Players like Liam Kitching
CBCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Kitching's profile ↗
Liam Kitching is a centre-back for Coventry City in the Championship, with 38 appearances and 2 goals recorded in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Kitching include Emin Bayram from KVC Westerlo, Ross Sykes of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, and Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, all achieving a fit score of 88/100. These players present comparable defensive roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Liam Kitching
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 88 |
| 4 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 5 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 88 |
| 7 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Kitching
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Kitching?
By Doppel's fit score, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Liam Kitching, with a 88/100 overall match. Ross Sykes and Gabriele Guarino 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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