Players like Ryan Giles
LBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Giles's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ryan Giles are Tom Strannegård, Dean James, Tiago Araújo. Doppel rates Tom Strannegård (IK Start) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tom Strannegård scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ryan Giles is a creative left-back known for his impressive crossing ability and playmaking skills from wide areas. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, he demonstrates elite vision, contributing significantly with 8 assists this season and ranking in the top 8% for big chances created. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his durability is a plus, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable option for Hull City.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ryan Giles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Giles
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ryan Giles?
Statistically, Tom Strannegård (IK Start) is the closest look-alike to Ryan Giles — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Giles?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom Strannegård (IK Start) is the closest profile to Ryan Giles, with a 85/100 overall match. Dean James and Tiago Araújo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Giles?
Yes. Tom Strannegård (IK Start) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryan Giles?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryan Giles'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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