Players like Scott McKenna
CBLas Palmas · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitScott McKenna's profile ↗
The players most similar to Scott McKenna are Dan Burn, Casper Widell, Simon Graves. Doppel rates Dan Burn (Newcastle United) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Simon Graves scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Scott McKenna is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in clearances and aerial duels, placing him in the top 6% of his peers. His ability to read the game and contribute to build-up play, while not particularly known for tackling or interceptions, highlights his role as a positional defender rather than an aggressive disruptor. With a solid track record of availability, having missed only 10 games in three seasons, he offers teams reliability and strength at the back.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Touches. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Scott McKenna
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Scott McKenna
≈ 100% Scott McKenna · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Scott McKenna · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Scott McKenna · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Scott McKenna?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Burn (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Scott McKenna, with a 80/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Simon Graves are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Scott McKenna?
Yes. Simon Graves (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Scott McKenna?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Scott McKenna's 2024/25 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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