Players like Raúl Albiol
CBPisa · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaúl Albiol's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raúl Albiol are Marco Moreno, Jakob Kiilerich, Clément Vidal. Doppel rates Marco Moreno (Eibar) a 78/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Vázquez scores 75/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Raúl Albiol is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back, known for his ability to orchestrate play from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 29% of his positional peers, his top strengths lie in creating big chances and delivering accurate long balls, showcasing his vision and distribution skills. While he may lack in dribbling and crossing, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the defensive line.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raúl Albiol
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Jakob Kiilerichsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €900k | 87 | 75 |
| 3 | Clément Vidalsimilar↗ | Ajaccio | 26 | €1.1m | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Bruno Martins Indisimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | €300k | 84 | 74 |
| 9 | Tijs Velthuissimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €500k | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Marcel Beifussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €2.1m | 83 | 74 |
| 12 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 82 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raúl Albiol
≈ 100% Raúl Albiol · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Raúl Albiol · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Raúl Albiol · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raúl Albiol?
By Doppel's fit score, Marco Moreno (Eibar) is the closest profile to Raúl Albiol, with a 78/100 overall match. Jakob Kiilerich and Clément Vidal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raúl Albiol?
Yes. Pablo Vázquez (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar centre back role and rates 75/100 at roughly €300k.
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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