Players like Lloyd Kelly
CB/LBJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLloyd Kelly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lloyd Kelly are Syb Van Ottele, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Oumar Solet. Doppel rates Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lloyd Kelly is a versatile ball-playing centre-back with the ability to impact games from deep, boasting elite metrics in possession won in the attacking third and accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 31% of his peers, he showcases strong aerial prowess and composure on the ball. However, his injury history poses concerns for consistent availability, having missed significant time across the last three seasons. When fit, Kelly is a reliable presence capable of driving play forward.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lloyd Kelly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lloyd Kelly
≈ 100% Lloyd Kelly · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lloyd Kelly · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lloyd Kelly · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lloyd Kelly?
By Doppel's fit score, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Lloyd Kelly, with a 83/100 overall match. Lucas Martínez Quarta and Oumar Solet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lloyd Kelly?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lloyd Kelly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lloyd Kelly'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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