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 September 2026.
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Michael Keane is a commanding, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and clearances, making him a rock-solid presence at the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 46% of his positional peers, he consistently contributes to his team’s defensive stability while also adding a goal-scoring threat from set pieces. His durability is impressive, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 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↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 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 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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