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 October 2026.
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Scott McKenna is a commanding aerial defender, excelling in clearances and aerial duels, making him a reliable presence at the back. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 25% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with just 10 games missed over the last three seasons. While he may lack in tackles and interceptions, his ability to disrupt opposition attacks with strong clearances and a solid aerial game makes him a key asset in defensive situations.
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↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 88 | 84 |
| 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↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Scott McKenna?
Statistically, Dan Burn (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Scott McKenna — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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