Players like Luke Ayling
RB/CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke Ayling's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luke Ayling are Ki-Jana Hoever, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Matisse Samoise. Doppel rates Ki-Jana Hoever (Stoke City) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matisse Samoise scores 88/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Luke Ayling is a versatile ball-playing right-back who excels in both defensive duties and building play from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive accuracy in long balls and final-third passes, while also contributing with key assists and goal opportunities. His durability is a standout feature, having missed no games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any squad.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luke Ayling
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Tiago Santossimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 88 |
| 9 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Ayling
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke Ayling?
By Doppel's fit score, Ki-Jana Hoever (Stoke City) is the closest profile to Luke Ayling, with a 89/100 overall match. Lucas Martínez Quarta and Matisse Samoise are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luke Ayling?
Yes. Matisse Samoise (KAA Gent) plays a similar right back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luke Ayling?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luke Ayling'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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