Players like Ross Sykes
CB/RB/LBRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoss Sykes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ross Sykes are Odin Luras Bjørtuft, Emin Bayram, Danny Bakker. Doppel rates Odin Luras Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ross Sykes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 84 | 84 |
| 10 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ross Sykes
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ross Sykes?
By Doppel's fit score, Odin Luras Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt) is the closest profile to Ross Sykes, with a 86/100 overall match. Emin Bayram and Danny Bakker are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ross Sykes?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ross Sykes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ross Sykes'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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