Players like Liam Kitching
CBCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Kitching's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Kitching are Danny Bakker, Jacobo Ramón, Juan Foyth. Doppel rates Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 88/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Liam Kitching is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back who excels in offensive contributions, showcasing impressive shot production and goal involvement for his position. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his peers, he combines aerial prowess and playmaking ability, making him a key defensive asset. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While his tackling metrics could improve, his strengths more than compensate, marking him as a formidable presence in both defense and attack.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Kitching
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Kitching
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Kitching?
By Doppel's fit score, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Liam Kitching, with a 88/100 overall match. Jacobo Ramón and Juan Foyth are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Kitching?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Kitching?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Kitching'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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