Players like Raúl Albiol
CBPisa · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaúl Albiol's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raúl Albiol are Dan Zagadou, Charlie Cresswell, Tiago Gabriel. Doppel rates Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) a 74/100 overall match — 77/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 73/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Raúl Albiol
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 77 | 74 |
| 2 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 74 | 74 |
| 3 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 74 | 74 |
| 4 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 78 | 73 |
| 5 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 70 | 73 |
| 6 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 75 | 73 |
| 7 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 72 | 73 |
| 8 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 72 | 73 |
| 9 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 71 | 72 |
| 10 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 19 | €64m | 70 | 72 |
| 11 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 73 | 72 |
| 12 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €2.9m | 84 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raúl Albiol
≈ 100% Raúl Albiol · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Raúl Albiol · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Raúl Albiol · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raúl Albiol?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Raúl Albiol, with a 74/100 overall match. Charlie Cresswell and Tiago Gabriel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raúl Albiol?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 73/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Raúl Albiol?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Raúl Albiol's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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