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Players like Theo Bair

STAuxerre · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTheo Bair's profile ↗

The players most similar to Theo Bair are Luka Kulenović, Michael Smith, Oskar Zawada. Doppel rates Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Theo Bair

Theo Bair is a robust target man, excelling in aerial duels and physical contests, making him a significant presence in the attacking third. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 30% of his positional peers, his strengths in winning headers and duels demonstrate his ability to disrupt defenses and contribute defensively. With reliable availability, having missed only 12 games in three seasons, Bair remains a durable option for his team.

Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Duels won. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Theo Bair

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗Heracles Almelo27€600k9683
2Michael Smithsimilar↗Sheffield Wednesday35€200k9280
3Oskar Zawadasimilar↗RKC Waalwijk30€500k9184
4Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗RAAL La Louvière22€3.7m9184
5Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach30€1.4m9183
6Andrej Ilićsimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin26€8.3m9184
7Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗Leeds United29€24m9181
8Pedro Mendessimilar↗Ascoli27€1.3m9079
9Steve Mouniésimilar↗Stade Brestois32€1.5m8980
10Serhou Guirassysimilar↗Borussia Dortmund30€34m8981
11Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗SC Freiburg32€1.6m8881
12Nacho Ferrisimilar↗KVC Westerlo22€6.6m8881

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Theo Bair

1. Luka KulenovićHeracles Almelo83/100

≈ 100% Theo Bair · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90

2. Michael SmithSheffield Wednesday80/100

≈ 100% Theo Bair · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90

3. Oskar ZawadaRKC Waalwijk84/100

≈ 100% Theo Bair · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Theo Bair?

By Doppel's fit score, Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Theo Bair, with a 83/100 overall match. Michael Smith and Oskar Zawada are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Theo Bair?

Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Theo Bair?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Theo Bair's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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