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 October 2026.
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Nathaniel Clyne is a resilient right-back with a defensive-oriented playing style, excelling in winning possession in the attacking third and aerial duels. While he may not contribute significantly to goal creation, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in the last three seasons. Despite currently ranking in the bottom 29% among his positional peers, Clyne's experience and defensive tenacity make him a reliable presence in the backline 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↗ | Leganés | 35 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Everton | 29 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Nathaniel Clyne?
Statistically, Tiago Manso (Tondela) is the closest look-alike to Nathaniel Clyne — a 88/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Leganés) 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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