Players like Kenneth Taylor
CMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKenneth Taylor's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kenneth Taylor are Carlos Soler, Lewis Ferguson, Roman Kvet. Doppel rates Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kenneth Taylor is a creative central midfielder with a knack for impacting the game in the final third. His impressive ability to generate expected goals and assists, alongside a strong record of big chances created, positions him among the top 21% of his peers. While his defensive contributions could improve, his reliability on the pitch, missing only 11 games in the last three seasons, underscores his value as a consistent playmaker for Ajax.
Strengths: xG + xA, Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kenneth Taylor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kenneth Taylor
≈ 100% Kenneth Taylor · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Kenneth Taylor · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kenneth Taylor · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kenneth Taylor?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Kenneth Taylor, with a 82/100 overall match. Lewis Ferguson and Roman Kvet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kenneth Taylor?
Yes. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kenneth Taylor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kenneth Taylor's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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