Players like Tim Ream
CB/LBFulham · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim Ream's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tim Ream are Josip Šutalo, António Silva, Emre Can. Doppel rates Josip Šutalo (Lazio) a 78/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nikolai Soyset Hopland scores 79/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Tim Ream is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional distribution and tactical awareness. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 37% of his positional peers, he may not be elite, but his accurate long balls (top 2%) and solid defensive contributions (top 18% in tackles and interceptions) showcase his reliability. At 39, he has missed only 13 games in three seasons, proving his durability and commitment to the game.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tim Ream
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josip Šutalosimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 96 | 78 |
| 2 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €27m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim Ream
≈ 100% Tim Ream · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Tim Ream · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tim Ream · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tim Ream?
Statistically, Josip Šutalo (Lazio) is the closest look-alike to Tim Ream — a 78/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tim Ream?
By Doppel's fit score, Josip Šutalo (Lazio) is the closest profile to Tim Ream, with a 78/100 overall match. António Silva and Emre Can are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tim Ream?
Yes. Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tim Ream?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tim Ream's 2023/24 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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