Players like Liam Cullen
ST/CAMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Cullen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Cullen are Mihajlo Cvetković, Thijs Oosting, Victor Jensen. Doppel rates Mihajlo Cvetković (RSC Anderlecht) a 78/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Felix Tomi scores 78/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Liam Cullen is a reliable forward with a knack for finding the back of the net, showcasing his finishing ability and positioning as a penalty-box poacher. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom half of his peers, he compensates with solid durability, missing only two games in the last three seasons. His defensive contributions, reflected in his top percentile for clearances, add depth to his game, although he may struggle in duels and dribbling, which can limit his impact in build-up play.
Strengths: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Cullen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mihajlo Cvetkovićsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 19 | €11m | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Romeo Vermantsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €9.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Paris FC | 25 | €5.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Cullen
≈ 100% Liam Cullen · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Liam Cullen · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Liam Cullen · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Cullen?
By Doppel's fit score, Mihajlo Cvetković (RSC Anderlecht) is the closest profile to Liam Cullen, with a 78/100 overall match. Thijs Oosting and Victor Jensen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Cullen?
Yes. Felix Tomi (Bastia) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Cullen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Cullen's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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