Players like Tajon Buchanan
RM/RBClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTajon Buchanan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tajon Buchanan are Ritsu Doan, Ansgar Knauff, Jeremie Frimpong. Doppel rates Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jack Harrison scores 86/100 at about €7.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Tajon Buchanan is a dynamic attacking midfielder/right-back, excelling in finishing and goal-scoring from wide areas. With elite metrics in non-penalty goals and possession won in the attacking third, he consistently creates opportunities for his team. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed a significant number of games over the last three seasons. Despite this, when fit, his offensive prowess makes him a valuable asset on the pitch.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tajon Buchanan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 28 | €16m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 96 | 88 |
| 3 | Jeremie Frimpongsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €36m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Geny Catamosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 25 | €27m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €37m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Gomessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 23 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €7.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Jack Harrisonsimilar↗ | Everton | 30 | €7.0m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Tommaso Marrassimilar↗ | Mantova | 22 | €1.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 90 |
| 11 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Tim Skarkesimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 30 | €1.5m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tajon Buchanan
≈ 100% Tajon Buchanan · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Tajon Buchanan · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Tajon Buchanan · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tajon Buchanan?
By Doppel's fit score, Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Tajon Buchanan, with a 87/100 overall match. Ansgar Knauff and Jeremie Frimpong are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tajon Buchanan?
Yes. Jack Harrison (Everton) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €7.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tajon Buchanan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tajon Buchanan's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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