Players like Matthew Pollock
CB/RBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthew Pollock's profile ↗
Matthew Pollock is a centre-back/right-back for Watford in the Championship, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Pollock include Casper Widell from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Juhani Pikkarainen of Degerfors IF, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar defensive capabilities.
About Matthew Pollock
Matthew Pollock is a dominant aerial centre-back with exceptional defensive capabilities, exemplified by his top-tier performance in aerial duels and overall duels won. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 9% of his positional peers, he showcases reliability and consistency, contributing not only defensively but also in attack with two goals and four assists this season. Remarkably durable, Pollock has missed no games in the last three seasons, solidifying his status as a dependable asset in any backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matthew Pollock
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthew Pollock
≈ 100% Matthew Pollock · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matthew Pollock · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Matthew Pollock · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matthew Pollock?
By Doppel's fit score, Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) is the closest profile to Matthew Pollock, with a 81/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Daan Dierckx are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matthew Pollock?
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 Matthew Pollock?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matthew Pollock's 2025/26 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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