Players like Konstantinos Laifis
CBStandard Liège · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKonstantinos Laifis's profile ↗
Konstantinos Laifis is a centre-back for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 26 appearances and 2 goals in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Laifis include Dan Zagadou from VfB Stuttgart, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Ze Vitor of CD Nacional, with a fit score of 83/100. Both offer comparable defensive profiles and playing styles.
About Konstantinos Laifis
Konstantinos Laifis is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in delivering accurate long passes and winning aerial duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he demonstrates elite defensive capabilities while also contributing offensively, as evidenced by his impressive finishing for a defender. His durability is a plus, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence at the back for Standard Liège.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Konstantinos Laifis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Konstantinos Laifis
≈ 100% Konstantinos Laifis · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Konstantinos Laifis · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Konstantinos Laifis · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Konstantinos Laifis?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Konstantinos Laifis, with a 85/100 overall match. Jarrad Branthwaite and Ze Vitor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Konstantinos Laifis?
Yes. Matej Maglica (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Konstantinos Laifis?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Konstantinos Laifis's 2023/24 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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