Players like Rayyan Baniya
CB/RBPalermo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRayyan Baniya's profile ↗
Rayyan Baniya is a centre-back/right-back for Palermo in Serie B, with 29 appearances and 2 goals in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Baniya include Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Wagner Leonardo from Vitória, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking defensive options.
About Rayyan Baniya
Rayyan Baniya is a versatile centre-back/right-back known for his attacking contributions, evident in his goal-scoring ability and offensive mindset. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his position, he showcases solid overall quality, particularly in creating scoring opportunities from deep, though his defensive metrics indicate a need for improvement in tackles and interceptions. Despite some injury concerns limiting his availability, Baniya remains a reliable option when fit, bringing an attacking edge to the backline.
Strengths: Shots, Sofascore rating. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rayyan Baniya
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rayyan Baniya
≈ 100% Rayyan Baniya · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rayyan Baniya · low reliability
≈ 100% Rayyan Baniya · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rayyan Baniya?
By Doppel's fit score, Wagner Leonardo (Vitória) is the closest profile to Rayyan Baniya, with a 85/100 overall match. Michael Venturi and Andrea Tiritiello are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rayyan Baniya?
Yes. Michael Venturi (Cosenza) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rayyan Baniya?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rayyan Baniya'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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