Players like Luke McNally
CB/RBBristol City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke McNally's profile ↗
Luke McNally is a centre-back/right-back for Bristol City in the Championship, with 28 appearances and 3 goals in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to McNally include Caleb Taylor from Millwall, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Keven Schlotterbeck of VfL Bochum, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for a similar playing style.
About Luke McNally
Luke McNally is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back with the versatility to operate at right-back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 14% of his peers, he showcases exceptional aerial prowess, dominating in duels and winning a remarkable number of aerial challenges. While his attacking contributions are limited, his defensive reliability makes him a key asset, though his injury history raises concerns about long-term availability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 71 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luke McNally
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke McNally
≈ 100% Luke McNally · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Luke McNally · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luke McNally · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke McNally?
By Doppel's fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) is the closest profile to Luke McNally, with a 88/100 overall match. Keven Schlotterbeck and Mark McGuinness are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luke McNally?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luke McNally?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luke McNally's 2024/25 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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