Players like Juhani Pikkarainen
CB/LBDegerfors IF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuhani Pikkarainen's profile ↗
Juhani Pikkarainen is a centre-back/left-back for Degerfors IF in the Allsvenskan, with 23 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. Players similar to Pikkarainen include Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella with a fit score of 88/100, and Jake Cooper from Millwall, who has a fit score of 86/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Juhani Pikkarainen
Juhani Pikkarainen is a commanding aerial defender, excelling in duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in both defensive and set-piece situations. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he consistently showcases elite defensive quality. His durability is impressive, having missed no games over the past three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While his tackling and interceptions could improve, his aerial prowess firmly establishes him as a key defensive asset.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juhani Pikkarainen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juhani Pikkarainen
≈ 100% Juhani Pikkarainen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Juhani Pikkarainen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Juhani Pikkarainen · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juhani Pikkarainen?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) is the closest profile to Juhani Pikkarainen, with a 84/100 overall match. Andrea Tiritiello and Petko Hristov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juhani Pikkarainen?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juhani Pikkarainen?
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