Players like Ryan Leonard
RB/CBMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Leonard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ryan Leonard are Terry Devlin, Jeremy Ngakia, Arnau Martínez. Doppel rates Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Ryan Leonard
Ryan Leonard is a tenacious, defensive right-back with strong qualities in tackling and aerial duels, making him a formidable presence in the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his positional peers, he showcases a reliable ability to win duels and intercept plays effectively. While not a goal-scoring threat, his durability is evident, having missed only 18 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and importance to Millwall's defense.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ryan Leonard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Jeremy Ngakiasimilar↗ | Watford | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 32 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Leonard
≈ 100% Ryan Leonard · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ryan Leonard · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ryan Leonard · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Leonard?
By Doppel's fit score, Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) is the closest profile to Ryan Leonard, with a 86/100 overall match. Jeremy Ngakia and Arnau Martínez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Leonard?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryan Leonard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryan Leonard'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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