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, Ki-Jana Hoever. 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 October 2026.
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Ryan Leonard is a resilient, defensive-minded right-back/centre-back known for his tenacity and aerial prowess. Ranking in the top 23% among his positional peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition plays effectively. With a strong record in duels, he proves to be a reliable presence in defense, making him a valuable asset for Millwall. His durability is notable, having missed only 18 games in the last three seasons, further emphasizing his reliability on the pitch.
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 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | São Paulo | 32 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ryan Leonard?
Statistically, Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) is the closest look-alike to Ryan Leonard — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Ki-Jana Hoever 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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