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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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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Pedro Mendessimilar↗ | Ascoli | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Theo Bair
≈ 100% Theo Bair · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Theo Bair · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 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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