Players like Honest Ahanor
CB/LBCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHonest Ahanor's profile ↗
The players most similar to Honest Ahanor are Malick Thiaw, Kevin Diks, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Honest Ahanor is a tenacious, defensive-minded centre-back with strong dueling capabilities, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a formidable presence at the back. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 9% of his peers, his ability to disrupt opposition play is noteworthy, as he ranks in the top 3% for tackles and interceptions per 90 minutes. However, his injury history is a concern, having missed significant time over the past three seasons, which could hinder his development and reliability.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, xG + xA. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Honest Ahanor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Honest Ahanor
≈ 100% Honest Ahanor · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Honest Ahanor · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Honest Ahanor · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Honest Ahanor?
Statistically, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Honest Ahanor — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Honest Ahanor?
By Doppel's fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Honest Ahanor, with a 82/100 overall match. Kevin Diks and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Honest Ahanor?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Honest Ahanor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Honest Ahanor's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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