Players like Sotirios Papagiannopoulos
CBAIK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSotirios Papagiannopoulos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sotirios Papagiannopoulos are Lalo Aguilar, Aaron Kiil Olsen, Gabriel Wallentin. Doppel rates Lalo Aguilar (Albacete Balompié) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gabriel Wallentin scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Sotirios Papagiannopoulos
Sotirios Papagiannopoulos is a commanding aerial presence and a reliable positional centre-back, excelling in duels with a remarkable win rate that places him in the top 3% of his peers. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games over the last three seasons, contributing to his impressive overall quality as reflected in his top 16% Sofascore rating. While he may not be heavily involved in ball progression, his defensive solidity and experience make him a key figure in AIK's backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sotirios Papagiannopoulos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalo Aguilarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Aaron Kiil Olsensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Ulrik Fredriksensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 27 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Mohamed Jaouabsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 24 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Nathan Zohorésimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Antonio Espigaressimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Siaka Bakayokosimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | William Biandasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sotirios Papagiannopoulos?
By Doppel's fit score, Lalo Aguilar (Albacete Balompié) is the closest profile to Sotirios Papagiannopoulos, with a 81/100 overall match. Aaron Kiil Olsen and Gabriel Wallentin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sotirios Papagiannopoulos?
Yes. Gabriel Wallentin (Halmstads BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sotirios Papagiannopoulos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sotirios Papagiannopoulos's 2026 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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