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 September 2026.
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Dara O'Shea is a dominant aerial presence and a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing accurate long balls, ranking in the top 6% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20%, he consistently showcases his quality on the pitch, contributing both defensively and offensively. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in the heart of the defence. While his tackling and interceptions could improve, his strengths make him a formidable force in the Championship.
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↗ | KVC Westerlo | 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↗ | Swansea 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 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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