Players like Regan Poole
CBPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRegan Poole's profile ↗
The players most similar to Regan Poole are Brayan Medina, Simon Graves, Rio Hillen. Doppel rates Brayan Medina (Tondela) a 84/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Regan Poole is a defensive stalwart, embodying the archetype of an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in aerial duels and clearances. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 17% of his peers, Poole's ability to dominate in the air and disrupt opposition attacks highlights his defensive prowess. However, his injury history, with significant time missed over the last few seasons, raises concerns about his reliability.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 53 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Regan Poole
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 86 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Regan Poole
≈ 100% Regan Poole · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Regan Poole · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Regan Poole · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Regan Poole?
Statistically, Brayan Medina (Tondela) is the closest look-alike to Regan Poole — a 84/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Regan Poole?
By Doppel's fit score, Brayan Medina (Tondela) is the closest profile to Regan Poole, with a 84/100 overall match. Simon Graves and Rio Hillen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Regan Poole?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Regan Poole?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Regan Poole'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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