Players like Joaquín Laso
CBTigre · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoaquín Laso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joaquín Laso are Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Matthew Pollock, Emirhan Topçu. Doppel rates Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Nóbrega scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Joaquín Laso
Joaquín Laso is a seasoned positional ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional passing range with accurate long balls that place him in the top 6% among his peers. His defensive reliability is evident through his impressive clearances and aerial prowess, contributing to a strong Sofascore rating in the top 16%. With only four games missed in three seasons, his durability further reinforces his value as a dependable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Sofascore rating. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joaquín Laso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 86 |
| 6 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 87 |
| 7 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Ryan Leonardsimilar↗ | Millwall | 34 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joaquín Laso
≈ 100% Joaquín Laso · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Joaquín Laso · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joaquín Laso · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joaquín Laso?
By Doppel's fit score, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Joaquín Laso, with a 85/100 overall match. Matthew Pollock and Emirhan Topçu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joaquín Laso?
Yes. Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joaquín Laso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joaquín Laso'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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