Players like Julian Ryerson
RM/RBBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Ryerson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julian Ryerson are Nicolas Pépé, Anthony Caci, Junya Ito. Doppel rates Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Junya Ito scores 86/100 at about €3.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Julian Ryerson is an elite right-back known for his exceptional offensive contributions, blending defensive solidity with a playmaking edge. Ranking in the top 9% of his peers, he excels at creating big chances and delivering accurate crosses, making him a key asset in attack with 15 assists this season. While he has struggled aerially, his ability to influence games from deep positions makes him a vital component of Borussia Dortmund’s setup, despite some concerns over his injury history.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julian Ryerson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Junya Itosimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 33 | €3.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Franck Honoratsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €6.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Martim Fernandessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Geovany Quendasimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 19 | €45m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €37m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Ryerson
≈ 100% Julian Ryerson · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Julian Ryerson · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Julian Ryerson · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Julian Ryerson?
Statistically, Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to Julian Ryerson — a 87/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Julian Ryerson?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Julian Ryerson, with a 87/100 overall match. Anthony Caci and Junya Ito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julian Ryerson?
Yes. Junya Ito (KRC Genk) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julian Ryerson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julian Ryerson's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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