Players like Paulo Díaz
CBRiver Plate · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulo Díaz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paulo Díaz are Husniddin Aliqulov, Andrea Tiritiello, Virgil van Dijk. Doppel rates Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Paulo Díaz
Paulo Díaz is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in initiating attacks from deep, boasting an elite Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his peers. His ability to deliver accurate long balls and create big chances demonstrates his offensive contributions, making him a dual threat on the pitch. While he has faced some injury challenges, his overall presence and skill set make him a reliable asset when fit, capable of influencing both defensive solidity and attacking transitions.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Big chances created. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paulo Díaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulo Díaz
≈ 100% Paulo Díaz · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Paulo Díaz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Paulo Díaz · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paulo Díaz?
By Doppel's fit score, Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Paulo Díaz, with a 81/100 overall match. Andrea Tiritiello and Virgil van Dijk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paulo Díaz?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paulo Díaz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paulo Díaz'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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