Players like Nathaniel Clyne
RBCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathaniel Clyne's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nathaniel Clyne are Tiago Manso, Saël Kumbedi, Gary Magnee. Doppel rates Tiago Manso (Tondela) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Peña scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nathaniel Clyne is a robust defensive right-back, showcasing his strengths in aerial duels and possession recovery in the attacking third. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his durability and reliability make him a solid choice in defensive setups. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 29% of his positional peers, Clyne's experience and defensive acumen remain valuable assets for Crystal Palace.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nathaniel Clyne
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Saël Kumbedisimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 92 | 89 |
| 4 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathaniel Clyne
≈ 100% Nathaniel Clyne · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nathaniel Clyne · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nathaniel Clyne · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathaniel Clyne?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Manso (Tondela) is the closest profile to Nathaniel Clyne, with a 88/100 overall match. Saël Kumbedi and Gary Magnee are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathaniel Clyne?
Yes. Rubén Peña (Osasuna) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nathaniel Clyne?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nathaniel Clyne's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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