Players like Shane Duffy
CBNorwich City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitShane Duffy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Shane Duffy are Husniddin Aliqulov, Gabriele Guarino, Gustavo Henrique. Doppel rates Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Shane Duffy is a commanding aerial presence in defence, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 26% of his peers, showcasing his overall quality. With a remarkable ability to win aerial duels and contribute offensively with goals, Duffy is a durable option, missing only 17 games in three seasons. While his tackling and interception metrics could improve, his strengths make him a reliable backbone for Norwich City.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Touches. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Shane Duffy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shane Duffy
≈ 100% Shane Duffy · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Shane Duffy · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Shane Duffy · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shane Duffy?
By Doppel's fit score, Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Shane Duffy, with a 83/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Gustavo Henrique are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Shane Duffy?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Shane Duffy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Shane Duffy'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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