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 October 2026.
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Shane Duffy is a commanding aerial presence in the heart of defence, thriving as a robust centre-back with a knack for winning duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers, he showcases impressive reliability and durability, missing only 17 games over the last three seasons. His ability to contribute offensively with non-penalty goals adds an extra dimension, though he could improve his tackling and interception metrics to elevate his defensive game further.
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↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Shane Duffy?
Statistically, Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest look-alike to Shane Duffy — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Real Valladolid) 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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