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, Ronald Araújo. 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 October 2026.
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Liam Kitching is a dynamic, goal-threatening centre-back who excels in contributing to his team's attacking play while maintaining defensive stability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive aerial prowess and is a consistent threat from set-pieces, evidenced by his strong xG and key passes metrics. His durability is remarkable, having missed no games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
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 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 88 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 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: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Liam Kitching?
Statistically, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is the closest look-alike to Liam Kitching — a 88/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Ronald Araújo 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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