Players like Tobias Anker
CBIK Sirius · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitTobias Anker's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tobias Anker are Petko Hristov, Pepe Sánchez, Gustavo Henrique. Doppel rates Petko Hristov (Spezia) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fredrik Holmé scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tobias Anker is a dominant aerial presence in defence, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 20% of his peers, he showcases impressive aerial duel success, making him a reliable asset in set-piece situations. His durability is a standout feature, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While his tackling and interception stats could improve, his strengths in the air and consistent availability make him a key figure in any defensive setup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tobias Anker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 5 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tobias Anker
≈ 100% Tobias Anker · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tobias Anker · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tobias Anker · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tobias Anker?
Statistically, Petko Hristov (Spezia) is the closest look-alike to Tobias Anker — a 80/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tobias Anker?
By Doppel's fit score, Petko Hristov (Spezia) is the closest profile to Tobias Anker, with a 80/100 overall match. Pepe Sánchez and Gustavo Henrique are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tobias Anker?
Yes. Fredrik Holmé (Fredrikstad FK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tobias Anker?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tobias Anker'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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