Players like Luke O'Nien
CBSunderland · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke O'Nien's profile ↗
Luke O'Nien is a centre-back for Sunderland in the Championship, with 45 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist over 3935 minutes. Players similar to O'Nien include Dies Janse from FC Groningen, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Chancel Mbemba from Olympique de Marseille, with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable players are André Ramalho from PSV Eindhoven and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw from FC Augsburg, both also showcasing solid defensive capabilities.
About Luke O'Nien
Luke O'Nien is a ball-playing centre-back whose ability to deliver accurate long balls and final-third passes sets him apart. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 14% of his positional peers, he showcases elite distribution skills that can ignite attacking plays from deep. O'Nien's reliability is further underscored by his impressive availability, missing just six games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset in the heart of Sunderland's defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes. 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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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