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 July 2026.
About Luke Ayling
Luke Ayling is a versatile ball-playing right-back with the ability to influence the game from deep. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 2% of his positional peers, showcasing his exceptional passing accuracy and creativity, particularly with long balls and in the final third. With an impressive record of 46 appearances this season and no games missed in the last three years, he exemplifies durability and reliability, making him a key asset for Middlesbrough.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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