Players like Luke Shaw
LB/CBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke Shaw's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luke Shaw are Deveron Fonville, Yannick Leliendal, Juan Miranda. Doppel rates Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yannick Leliendal scores 84/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Luke Shaw is a robust, defensive-minded left-back who excels in tackles and interceptions, making him a formidable presence in one-on-one situations. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 18% of his peers, his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and win duels reflects his quality on the pitch. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 103 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luke Shaw
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Max Finkgräfesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Shaw
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke Shaw?
By Doppel's fit score, Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Luke Shaw, with a 83/100 overall match. Yannick Leliendal and Juan Miranda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luke Shaw?
Yes. Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luke Shaw?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luke Shaw's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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