Players like Liam Lindsay
CBPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Lindsay's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Lindsay are Caleb Taylor, Leo Østigård, Danilho Doekhi. Doppel rates Caleb Taylor (Millwall) a 88/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Liam Lindsay
Liam Lindsay is an aggressive front-foot centre-back, excelling in aerial duels with an outstanding ability to dominate in the air, ranking in the top 4% among his peers. His solid Sofascore rating in the top 25% speaks to his overall quality, while his durability is a major asset, having missed only 4 games in the last three seasons. While he may not be a playmaker from the back, his defensive strength and goal-scoring threat from set-pieces make him a key figure in Preston's lineup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Lindsay
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Lindsay
≈ 100% Liam Lindsay · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Liam Lindsay · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Liam Lindsay · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Lindsay?
By Doppel's fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) is the closest profile to Liam Lindsay, with a 88/100 overall match. Leo Østigård and Danilho Doekhi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Lindsay?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Lindsay?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Lindsay'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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