Players like Ryan Porteous
CB/RBPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Porteous's profile ↗
Ryan Porteous is a centre-back/right-back for Preston North End in the Championship, with 33 appearances and 3 goals in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Porteous include Leo Østigård from Genoa with a fit score of 83/100, and Danilho Doekhi of 1. FC Union Berlin, who has a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable options are Santiago Bueno from Wolverhampton and Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach, both fitting well within a similar role and statistical profile.
About Ryan Porteous
Ryan Porteous is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to operate as a right-back. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 19% of his positional peers, showcasing his ability to deliver accurate long balls and effectively disrupt opposing attacks with tackles and interceptions. With a commendable record of 37 appearances this season and no missed games in the last three years, Porteous is not just reliable but also a consistent threat, contributing both defensively and offensively with three goals and assists each.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ryan Porteous
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Porteous
≈ 100% Ryan Porteous · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryan Porteous · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryan Porteous · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Porteous?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Østigård (Genoa) is the closest profile to Ryan Porteous, with a 83/100 overall match. Danilho Doekhi and Santiago Bueno are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Porteous?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryan Porteous?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryan Porteous'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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