Players like Michael Rose
CB/RBStoke City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Rose's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Rose are Marco Moreno, Aritz Arambarri, Kazunari Kita. Doppel rates Marco Moreno (Eibar) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Vázquez scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Michael Rose
Michael Rose is a versatile defender, excelling as a ball-playing centre-back with a strong aerial presence. His top-tier accuracy in long balls and solid aerial duel success highlight his ability to contribute both defensively and in transitioning play. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 28% of his positional peers and a reliable availability record, Rose is a durable asset for any defensive line. While he may not be a key playmaker, his defensive strengths make him a dependable choice in the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Rose
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Andrea Meronisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Sidi Banesimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Anes Cardaklijasimilar↗ | GAIS | 21 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Rose
≈ 100% Michael Rose · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Michael Rose · low reliability
≈ 100% Michael Rose · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Rose?
By Doppel's fit score, Marco Moreno (Eibar) is the closest profile to Michael Rose, with a 81/100 overall match. Aritz Arambarri and Kazunari Kita are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Rose?
Yes. Pablo Vázquez (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Rose?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Rose's 2024/25 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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