Players like Dara O'Shea
CBIpswich Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDara O'Shea's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dara O'Shea are Tiago Gabriel, Leopold Querfeld, Timo Hübers. Doppel rates Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Dara O'Shea
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 21 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 84 | 82 |
| 7 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dara O'Shea
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dara O'Shea?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to Dara O'Shea, with a 83/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Timo Hübers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dara O'Shea?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dara O'Shea?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dara O'Shea'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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