Players like Ben Davies
CB/LBTottenham Hotspur · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Davies's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ben Davies are Timo Hübers, Matthew Pollock, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ben Davies is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back with impressive aerial prowess. His top-tier metrics in aerial duels and clearances underscore his reliability in the air and ability to disrupt opposing attacks, while his high touch volume reflects his involvement in build-up play. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, limiting his contributions over the past few seasons. Despite this, his overall quality remains solid, placing him among the top 34% of his positional peers.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Touches, Clearances. Availability: 53 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ben Davies
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Davies
≈ 100% Ben Davies · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ben Davies · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ben Davies · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Davies?
By Doppel's fit score, Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Ben Davies, with a 81/100 overall match. Matthew Pollock and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ben Davies?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ben Davies?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ben Davies'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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