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Players like Cyle Larin

STSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCyle Larin's profile ↗

The players most similar to Cyle Larin are Ahmadou Bamba Dieng, Chris Wood, Samu Aghehowa. Doppel rates Ahmadou Bamba Dieng (Lorient) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Bamford scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.

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About Cyle Larin

Cyle Larin is a physically imposing target man, excelling in duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the attacking third. While he struggles with finishing chances, his overall game is bolstered by his ability to win possession and create opportunities through his relentless pressing. With a solid track record of availability, Larin remains a reliable option for his team, even as he seeks to elevate his goal-scoring output in the Championship.

Strengths: Duels won, Shots, Aerial duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Cyle Larin

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗Lorient26€16m9281
2Chris Woodsimilar↗Nottingham Forest35€5.2m9281
3Samu Aghehowasimilar↗FC Porto22€46m9183
4Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗Sheffield United33€1.0m9182
5Vedat Muriqisimilar↗Mallorca32€4.4m9182
6Ayase Uedasimilar↗Feyenoord28€17m9183
7Promise Davidsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise25€18m9183
8Anastasios Douvikassimilar↗Como27€24m9181
9Patrik Schicksimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen30€17m9181
10Erling Haalandsimilar↗Manchester City26€218m9081
11Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗RAAL La Louvière22€3.7m9083
12Ferran Torressimilar↗FC Barcelona26€54m9082

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Cyle Larin

1. Ahmadou Bamba DiengLorient81/100

≈ 100% Cyle Larin · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90

2. Chris WoodNottingham Forest81/100

≈ 100% Cyle Larin · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90

3. Samu AghehowaFC Porto83/100

≈ 100% Cyle Larin · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Cyle Larin?

By Doppel's fit score, Ahmadou Bamba Dieng (Lorient) is the closest profile to Cyle Larin, with a 81/100 overall match. Chris Wood and Samu Aghehowa are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Cyle Larin?

Yes. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Cyle Larin?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cyle Larin's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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