Players like Conor Townsend
LBWest Bromwich Albion · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitConor Townsend's profile ↗
The players most similar to Conor Townsend are Harry Pickering, Marc Bola, Ludwig Augustinsson. Doppel rates Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Callum Elder scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Conor Townsend is a reliable, defensively sound left-back known for his positional awareness and ability to deliver accurate final-third passes. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 33% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels, making him a formidable presence defensively. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his durability has been a concern, having missed a considerable number of games in recent seasons, which has impacted his overall influence on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 53 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Conor Townsend
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Ludwig Augustinssonsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 32 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Conor Townsend
≈ 100% Conor Townsend · low reliability
≈ 100% Conor Townsend · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Conor Townsend · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Conor Townsend?
Statistically, Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest look-alike to Conor Townsend — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Conor Townsend?
By Doppel's fit score, Harry Pickering (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to Conor Townsend, with a 82/100 overall match. Marc Bola and Ludwig Augustinsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Conor Townsend?
Yes. Callum Elder (Derby County) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Conor Townsend?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Conor Townsend's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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