Players like Dara O'Shea
CBIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDara O'Shea's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dara O'Shea are Amir Rrahmani, Matthew Pollock, Marc Kempf. Doppel rates Amir Rrahmani (SSC Napoli) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Casper Widell scores 86/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Dara O'Shea is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and long-range distribution, making him a vital defensive anchor for Ipswich Town. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 19% of his peers, his reliability shines through with an impressive 46 appearances this season and zero games missed in three years. While he could improve his tackle and interception metrics, his strengths in winning aerial battles and launching accurate long balls underscore his elite defensive credentials.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dara O'Shea
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amir Rrahmanisimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 32 | €11m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dara O'Shea
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dara O'Shea?
Statistically, Amir Rrahmani (SSC Napoli) is the closest look-alike to Dara O'Shea — a 83/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dara O'Shea?
By Doppel's fit score, Amir Rrahmani (SSC Napoli) is the closest profile to Dara O'Shea, with a 83/100 overall match. Matthew Pollock and Marc Kempf are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dara O'Shea?
Yes. Casper Widell (Excelsior) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dara O'Shea?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dara O'Shea'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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