Players like David Robert Bates
CBStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Robert Bates's profile ↗
David Robert Bates is a centre-back for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bates include Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Cacá from Corinthians, with a fit score of 87/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives in the defensive position.
12 players most similar to David Robert Bates
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 3 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 86 |
| 6 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 7 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Robert Bates
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Robert Bates?
By Doppel's fit score, Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest profile to David Robert Bates, with a 88/100 overall match. Cacá and Tiago Gabriel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Robert Bates?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Robert Bates?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Robert Bates'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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