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 (Leganés) 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 October 2026.
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Sotirios Papagiannopoulos stands out as a dominant aerial defender, excelling in winning headers and commanding the defensive line. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 24% of his peers, he demonstrates elite reliability and durability, having missed no games in three seasons. While he may not be involved in ball progression or tackles, his presence in the air and consistency make him a cornerstone in defence for AIK.
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↗ | Leganés | 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↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 27 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Mohamed Jaouabsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Nathan Zohorésimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Antonio Espigaressimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 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 | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sotirios Papagiannopoulos?
Statistically, Lalo Aguilar (Leganés) is the closest look-alike to Sotirios Papagiannopoulos — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Sotirios Papagiannopoulos?
By Doppel's fit score, Lalo Aguilar (Leganés) 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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