Players like Luke O'Nien
CBSunderland · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke O'Nien's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luke O'Nien are Dies Janse, Chancel Mbemba, André Ramalho. Doppel rates Dies Janse (FC Groningen) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Luke O'Nien is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution, showcasing elite accuracy with long balls and effective final-third passes. Ranked in the top 23% of his positional peers, he combines solid defensive capabilities with the ability to initiate attacks from the back. His reliability is underscored by only missing six games in the past three seasons, making him a durable asset for Sunderland. While he may not dominate aerially, his passing prowess sets him apart as a key facilitator in build-up play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luke O'Nien
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke O'Nien
≈ 100% Luke O'Nien · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Luke O'Nien · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luke O'Nien · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke O'Nien?
By Doppel's fit score, Dies Janse (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Luke O'Nien, with a 86/100 overall match. Chancel Mbemba and André Ramalho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luke O'Nien?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luke O'Nien?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luke O'Nien's 2024/25 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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