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 Joakim Mæhle, Sergi Cardona, Christopher Operi. Doppel rates Joakim Mæhle (VfL Wolfsburg) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mads Pedersen scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Luke Shaw
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €8.6m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 4 | Tom Alexander Rothesimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 20 | €10m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 23 | €13m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €8.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 83 | 82 |
| 8 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Piressimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €4.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Shaw
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke Shaw?
By Doppel's fit score, Joakim Mæhle (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Luke Shaw, with a 85/100 overall match. Sergi Cardona and Christopher Operi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luke Shaw?
Yes. Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
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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