Players like Ewoud Pletinckx
CB/RBOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEwoud Pletinckx's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ewoud Pletinckx are Rodrigo Guth, Jannis Heuer, Leandro Cabrera. Doppel rates Rodrigo Guth (Fortuna Sittard) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jannis Heuer scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ewoud Pletinckx is a goal-scoring centre-back who contributes offensively, evidenced by his strong shots and non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 41% of his peers, his ability to find the net makes him a valuable asset in set-piece situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed 23 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ewoud Pletinckx
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ewoud Pletinckx
≈ 100% Ewoud Pletinckx · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ewoud Pletinckx · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ewoud Pletinckx · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ewoud Pletinckx?
Statistically, Rodrigo Guth (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Ewoud Pletinckx — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ewoud Pletinckx?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Guth (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Ewoud Pletinckx, with a 85/100 overall match. Jannis Heuer and Leandro Cabrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ewoud Pletinckx?
Yes. Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ewoud Pletinckx?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ewoud Pletinckx's 2025/26 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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