Players like Julio Pleguezuelo
CBPlymouth Argyle · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulio Pleguezuelo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julio Pleguezuelo are Leo Greiml, Kevin Ehlers, Fabio Ruggeri. Doppel rates Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wagane Faye scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Julio Pleguezuelo
Julio Pleguezuelo is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in dribbling out from the back, showcasing his ability to progress play with successful carries. Despite struggling in traditional defensive metrics—ranking in the bottom 6% of his positional peers—his technical skills offer a unique dimension to his team's build-up. However, his injury history raises concerns over reliability, having missed significant time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julio Pleguezuelo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 82 | 78 |
| 8 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 82 | 77 |
| 10 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 81 | 79 |
| 12 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julio Pleguezuelo
≈ 100% Julio Pleguezuelo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Julio Pleguezuelo · low reliability
≈ 100% Julio Pleguezuelo · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julio Pleguezuelo?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Julio Pleguezuelo, with a 82/100 overall match. Kevin Ehlers and Fabio Ruggeri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julio Pleguezuelo?
Yes. Wagane Faye (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julio Pleguezuelo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julio Pleguezuelo'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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