Players like Wilguens Paugain
RBSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilguens Paugain's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wilguens Paugain are Siebe Horemans, Julian Eitschberger, Brayann Pereira. Doppel rates Siebe Horemans (FC Utrecht) a 80/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cláudio Winck scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Wilguens Paugain is an aggressive, defensively-minded right-back, excelling in tackles, interceptions, and duels, ranking in the top 15-16% of his peers. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 45%, his ability to disrupt opposition play and contribute defensively makes him a solid option. Paugain's reliability is notable, having missed only nine games in three seasons, showcasing his durability and commitment on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wilguens Paugain
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Julian Eitschbergersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Brayann Pereirasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Timothee Pembelesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Jeremy Ngakiasimilar↗ | Watford | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Sunderland | 35 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wilguens Paugain
≈ 100% Wilguens Paugain · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Wilguens Paugain · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Wilguens Paugain · strong: Duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Wilguens Paugain?
Statistically, Siebe Horemans (FC Utrecht) is the closest look-alike to Wilguens Paugain — a 80/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Wilguens Paugain?
By Doppel's fit score, Siebe Horemans (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Wilguens Paugain, with a 80/100 overall match. Julian Eitschberger and Brayann Pereira are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wilguens Paugain?
Yes. Cláudio Winck (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar right back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wilguens Paugain?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wilguens Paugain's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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