Players like Nicolás Paz
CBClub Atlético Unión de Santa Fe · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Paz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Paz are Niklas Kolbe, Setigui Karamoko, Anthony Roncaglia. Doppel rates Niklas Kolbe (SSV Ulm 1846) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Setigui Karamoko scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nicolás Paz
Nicolás Paz is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and possession recovery, showcasing his ability to connect play with accurate long balls and winning possession in the attacking third. Despite being in the bottom 25% of his positional peers overall, his durability stands out with only one game missed in three seasons, reflecting his reliability. While he may struggle in aerial duels and clearances, his strengths in passing and ball progression make him a valuable asset in building from the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Paz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niklas Kolbesimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 30 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Setigui Karamokosimilar↗ | Pau FC | 27 | €200k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Anthony Roncagliasimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Hugo Gamborsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Christ-Owen Kouassisimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 23 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Mertcan Ayhansimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 20 | €8.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Paz
≈ 100% Nicolás Paz · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Paz · medium reliability
≈ 100% Nicolás Paz · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Paz?
By Doppel's fit score, Niklas Kolbe (SSV Ulm 1846) is the closest profile to Nicolás Paz, with a 78/100 overall match. Setigui Karamoko and Anthony Roncaglia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Paz?
Yes. Setigui Karamoko (Pau FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Paz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Paz's 2024 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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