Players like Liam Delap
STHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Delap's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Delap are Cyle Larin, Lorenzo Colombo, Aaron Bibout. Doppel rates Cyle Larin (Mallorca) 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 September 2026.
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Liam Delap is a dynamic striker with a knack for finding the net, showcasing his skills as a mobile link-up forward. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, his successful dribbles and duels won highlight his ability to create opportunities and assert himself in matches. However, his injury history poses a concern, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons. Nevertheless, when fit, Delap’s goal-scoring instincts make him a potent threat in the Championship.
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↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Colombosimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €11m | 89 | 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↗ | Torino | 30 | €1.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Gustavo Varelasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 21 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 84 | 78 |
* 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: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Touches /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 best replacement for Liam Delap?
By Doppel's fit score, Cyle Larin (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Liam Delap, with a 79/100 overall match. Lorenzo Colombo 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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