Players like George Tanner
RB/CBBristol City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Tanner's profile ↗
The players most similar to George Tanner are David Affengruber, Fabio Ruggeri, Luc Marijnissen. Doppel rates David Affengruber (Elche) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bebeto scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About George Tanner
George Tanner is a reliable right-back known for his accurate crossing ability, ranking in the top 27% among his positional peers. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 47%, his durability stands out with only a few games missed over the last three seasons. Though he may lack in long-range passing and goal contributions, his consistency and crossing prowess make him a valuable asset in the defensive line.
Strengths: Accurate crosses. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Tanner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 25 | €18m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 81 | 79 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Tanner
≈ 100% George Tanner · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% George Tanner · medium reliability
≈ 100% George Tanner · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Tanner?
By Doppel's fit score, David Affengruber (Elche) is the closest profile to George Tanner, with a 78/100 overall match. Fabio Ruggeri and Luc Marijnissen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Tanner?
Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar right back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Tanner?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Tanner's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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