Players like Juan Portillo
CB/LB/CMCA Talleres · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Portillo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juan Portillo are Stephan Ambrosius, Stone Muzalimoja Mambo, Carlo Sickinger. Doppel rates Stephan Ambrosius (Hamburger SV) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustave Akueson scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Juan Portillo
Juan Portillo is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back who excels in aerial duels and defensive actions, showcasing his ability to dominate the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 33% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, particularly in winning tackles and interceptions. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past few seasons. When fit, Portillo is a formidable presence in defence, making him a valuable asset for any side.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juan Portillo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephan Ambrosiussimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €600k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Stone Muzalimoja Mambosimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 27 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 25 | €18m | 93 | 78 |
| 5 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Gustave Akuesonsimilar↗ | Bastia | 31 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Giorgio Altaresimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Niko Koulissimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Portillo
≈ 100% Juan Portillo · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Juan Portillo · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Juan Portillo · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Portillo?
By Doppel's fit score, Stephan Ambrosius (Hamburger SV) is the closest profile to Juan Portillo, with a 78/100 overall match. Stone Muzalimoja Mambo and Carlo Sickinger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Portillo?
Yes. Gustave Akueson (Bastia) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Portillo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Portillo's 2025 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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