Players like Sokratis Papastathopoulos
CBReal Betis · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSokratis Papastathopoulos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sokratis Papastathopoulos are Kazunari Kita, Siad Gourville, Thalisson. Doppel rates Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thalisson scores 78/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sokratis Papastathopoulos is a seasoned positional ball-playing centre-back, known for his defensive reliability and strong clearance ability, ranking in the top 23% among his peers. Despite being in the bottom 32% overall this season, his durability shines through with no games missed in the last three seasons, making him a reliable figure in defense. While his contributions in the final third are limited, his experience and composure remain invaluable assets for Real Betis.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sokratis Papastathopoulos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 78 |
| 5 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sokratis Papastathopoulos?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Sokratis Papastathopoulos, with a 81/100 overall match. Siad Gourville and Thalisson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sokratis Papastathopoulos?
Yes. Thalisson (Antalyaspor) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sokratis Papastathopoulos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sokratis Papastathopoulos'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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