Dara O'Shea alternatives
CBIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDara O'Shea's profile ↗
Dara O'Shea is a centre-back for Ipswich Town in the Premier League, with 46 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to O'Shea, consider Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, valued at €4m, or Emin Bayram of KVC Westerlo, also valued at €4m, both showing a strong fit score of 86/100. Casper Widell from Excelsior presents an even more budget-friendly option at €2m, with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 5 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 85 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dara O'Shea
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dara O'Shea?
Casper Widell (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.5m with a 86/100 match to Dara O'Shea.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dara O'Shea?
Gabriele Guarino offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €3.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Dara O'Shea?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Dara O'Shea's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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