Players like John Egan
CBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Egan's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Egan are Leo Greiml, Matej Maglica, Nathaniel Phillips. Doppel rates Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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John Egan is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in defensive duels and clearances, making him a reliable presence in Hull City's backline. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 37% of his positional peers, his ability to win aerial battles and contribute defensively is particularly impressive. While injuries have limited his availability in recent seasons, when fit, he remains a key defensive asset with a surprising knack for finishing.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Egan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Egan
≈ 100% John Egan · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% John Egan · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% John Egan · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Egan?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to John Egan, with a 85/100 overall match. Matej Maglica and Nathaniel Phillips are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Egan?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Egan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Egan's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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