Players like Conor Townsend
LBWest Bromwich Albion · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitConor Townsend's profile ↗
Conor Townsend is a left-back for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, having made 42 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 4 assists. Players similar to Townsend include Harry Pickering from Blackburn Rovers, with a fit score of 82/100, and Marc Bola from Watford, who has a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable options are Ludwig Augustinsson of RSC Anderlecht and Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club, both demonstrating similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Conor Townsend
Conor Townsend is a reliable, defensively solid left-back with a knack for contributing in the final third, evidenced by his top-tier passing accuracy. With a Sofascore rating in the top 33% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels, showcasing his strength and presence. Despite some injury concerns limiting his availability, when fit, he remains a durable and dependable option, adept at supporting attacks while maintaining defensive integrity.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 89 | 81 |
| 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 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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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