Players like Aiden O'Neill
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAiden O'Neill's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aiden O'Neill are Santiago Castañeda, Stanko Jurić, Peru Nolaskoain. Doppel rates Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) a 82/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Aiden O'Neill is a robust defensive midfielder, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play with impressive clearance stats. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom third of his positional peers, his durability is a concern, having missed 24 games over the last three seasons. His strengths lie in his capacity for accurate long balls, helping to transition play effectively, but his contributions in the attacking phase remain limited, making him more of a defensive anchor than a creative force.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aiden O'Neill
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 96 | 82 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aiden O'Neill
≈ 100% Aiden O'Neill · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Aiden O'Neill · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Aiden O'Neill · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Aiden O'Neill?
Statistically, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) is the closest look-alike to Aiden O'Neill — a 82/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Aiden O'Neill?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) is the closest profile to Aiden O'Neill, with a 82/100 overall match. Stanko Jurić and Peru Nolaskoain are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aiden O'Neill?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aiden O'Neill?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aiden O'Neill's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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