Players like Matthew Pollock
CB/RBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthew Pollock's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matthew Pollock are Juhani Pikkarainen, Casper Widell, Daan Dierckx. Doppel rates Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) a 81/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matthew Pollock is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in aerial duels and overall defensive engagement. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 23% of his positional peers, he showcases elite ability in winning headers and duels, making him a formidable presence in both defensive phases and set pieces. His remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, adds to his reliability as a key asset for Watford.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. 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 · 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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