Players like Ryan Giles
LBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Giles's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ryan Giles are Anton Ekeroth, Dean James, Jonas Lange Hjorth. Doppel rates Anton Ekeroth (HamKam) a 90/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Lange Hjorth scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ryan Giles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 89 | 90 |
| 2 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Thomas Ouwejansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 30 | €700k | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Giles
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Giles?
By Doppel's fit score, Anton Ekeroth (HamKam) is the closest profile to Ryan Giles, with a 90/100 overall match. Dean James and Jonas Lange Hjorth are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Giles?
Yes. Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
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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