Players like Kyle Bartley
CBWest Bromwich Albion · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKyle Bartley's profile ↗
Kyle Bartley is a centre-back for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, having made 31 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Bartley include Jake Cooper from Millwall, with a fit score of 86/100, and Lloyd Jones of Charlton Athletic, who has a fit score of 84/100. These players offer comparable defensive capabilities and roles within their respective teams.
About Kyle Bartley
Kyle Bartley is a commanding aerial presence in the heart of the defense, excelling as a ball-winning centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively. His impressive aerial duel success ranks him among the top 5%, while his ability to score from set pieces showcases his attacking threat. With no games missed in the last three seasons, Bartley’s durability and reliability make him a valuable asset for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kyle Bartley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 6 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kyle Bartley
≈ 100% Kyle Bartley · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kyle Bartley · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kyle Bartley · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kyle Bartley?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Burn (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Kyle Bartley, with a 81/100 overall match. Lloyd Jones and Jake Cooper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kyle Bartley?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kyle Bartley?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kyle Bartley'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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