Players like Harry Darling
CBNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHarry Darling's profile ↗
Harry Darling is a centre-back for Norwich City in the Championship, with 35 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Darling include Anselmo Garcia McNulty from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Casper Widell from Excelsior, also with a fit score of 86/100. Other comparable options are Matthew Pollock from Watford (fit 83/100) and Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse (fit 84/100).
About Harry Darling
Harry Darling is an attacking centre-back who excels in contributing to his team's offensive play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he showcases remarkable goal-scoring prowess and playmaking ability, evidenced by his impressive xG and xA metrics. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline. While his defensive metrics could improve, his offensive contributions set him apart in the Championship.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Harry Darling
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Harry Darling
≈ 100% Harry Darling · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Harry Darling · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Harry Darling · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Harry Darling?
By Doppel's fit score, Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Harry Darling, with a 86/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Matthew Pollock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Harry Darling?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Harry Darling?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Harry Darling's 2025/26 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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