Players like Kieran Tierney
LB/CBArsenal · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKieran Tierney's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kieran Tierney are Lewis Hall, Gabriel Suazo, Adam Obert. Doppel rates Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yannick Leliendal scores 84/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kieran Tierney is a dynamic attacking full-back known for his precise passing and ability to influence play in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% of his peers, he excels in creating big chances and winning tackles, making him a reliable defensive asset as well. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, his contributions in both defense and attack make him a valuable player for any squad.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 46 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kieran Tierney
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €38m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €6.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Destiny Udogiesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kieran Tierney
≈ 100% Kieran Tierney · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kieran Tierney · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Kieran Tierney · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kieran Tierney?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Kieran Tierney, with a 85/100 overall match. Gabriel Suazo and Adam Obert are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kieran Tierney?
Yes. Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kieran Tierney?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kieran Tierney's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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