Players like Nathan Collins
CBBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Collins's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nathan Collins are Pascal Struijk, Alejandro Catena, Leopold Querfeld. Doppel rates Pascal Struijk (Leeds United) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Reece Burke scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nathan Collins is a commanding ball-playing centre-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to disrupt opposition attacks. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and clearances, showcasing his defensive strength while also contributing creatively with key passes. His reliability is underscored by missing only eight games in the last three seasons, making him a durable and dependable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nathan Collins
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 89 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Collins
≈ 100% Nathan Collins · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nathan Collins · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nathan Collins · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Collins?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Struijk (Leeds United) is the closest profile to Nathan Collins, with a 84/100 overall match. Alejandro Catena and Leopold Querfeld are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathan Collins?
Yes. Reece Burke (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nathan Collins?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nathan Collins'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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