Players like Erik Pieters
LB/CBWest Bromwich Albion · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitErik Pieters's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erik Pieters are Márton Dárdai, Robin Frej, Dimitrios Nikolaou. Doppel rates Márton Dárdai (Hertha BSC) a 78/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Erik Pieters
Erik Pieters is a versatile defensive stalwart, excelling as a left-back or centre-back with a strong aerial presence and impressive ability to regain possession in advanced areas. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 48% of his positional peers, showcasing his reliability and durability, having missed no games in the past three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly to the attack, his defensive solidity and tactical awareness make him a dependable asset for any team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erik Pieters
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Robin Frejsimilar↗ | GAIS | 28 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Dimitrios Nikolaousimilar↗ | Spezia | 28 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Loni Laurentsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 83 | 76 |
| 8 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 80 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erik Pieters
≈ 100% Erik Pieters · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Erik Pieters · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Erik Pieters · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erik Pieters?
By Doppel's fit score, Márton Dárdai (Hertha BSC) is the closest profile to Erik Pieters, with a 78/100 overall match. Robin Frej and Dimitrios Nikolaou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erik Pieters?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar left back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erik Pieters?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erik Pieters's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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