Players like Dael Fry
CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDael Fry's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dael Fry are Radu Drăguşin, Leo Østigård, Nathaniel Phillips. Doppel rates Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Dael Fry
Dael Fry is a robust aerial specialist in the heart of defence, excelling in winning duels and commanding his area. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 44% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid reliability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his tackling and interceptions could improve, his durability and aerial prowess make him a key asset for any back line looking to bolster their defensive stability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dael Fry
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dael Fry
≈ 100% Dael Fry · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dael Fry · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dael Fry · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dael Fry?
By Doppel's fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) is the closest profile to Dael Fry, with a 85/100 overall match. Leo Østigård and Nathaniel Phillips are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dael Fry?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dael Fry?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dael Fry'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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