Players like Liam Delap
STNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Delap's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Delap are Cyle Larin, Roberto Piccoli, Aaron Bibout. Doppel rates Cyle Larin (Southampton) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Stefano Marino scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Liam Delap is a dynamic striker known for his aggressive playing style and ability to impact games with his dribbling and goal-scoring instincts. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 44% of his peers, he showcases impressive metrics in successful dribbles and duels won, making him a handful for defenders. While his injury history raises concerns, his capacity to deliver in the final third remains a key asset for Nottingham Forest.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Delap
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Southampton | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Roberto Piccolisimilar↗ | Bologna | 25 | €13m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Antonio Sanabriasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 30 | €1.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Gustavo Varelasimilar↗ | Monza | 21 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Betosimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €19m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €9.6m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Delap
≈ 100% Liam Delap · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Liam Delap · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Liam Delap · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Liam Delap?
Statistically, Cyle Larin (Southampton) is the closest look-alike to Liam Delap — a 79/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Liam Delap?
By Doppel's fit score, Cyle Larin (Southampton) is the closest profile to Liam Delap, with a 79/100 overall match. Roberto Piccoli and Aaron Bibout are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Delap?
Yes. Stefano Marino (SC Paderborn 07) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Delap?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Delap's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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