Players like Michael Keane
CBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Keane's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Keane are Jon Martin, Ethan Pinnock, Konstantinos Mavropanos. Doppel rates Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Michael Keane is a commanding aerial presence and aggressive defender, excelling in clearances and duels, placing him among the top percentile in those areas. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his peers, he demonstrates consistent quality and reliability; his durability is a significant asset, having missed just two games in three seasons. While his distribution lacks finesse, his primary role as a defensive stalwart shines through, making him a key component of Everton's backline.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Shots. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Keane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Keane
≈ 100% Michael Keane · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Keane · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Michael Keane · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Michael Keane?
Statistically, Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Michael Keane — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Michael Keane?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Michael Keane, with a 84/100 overall match. Ethan Pinnock and Konstantinos Mavropanos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Keane?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Keane?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Keane'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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