Players like Paul Smyth
RWQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaul Smyth's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paul Smyth are Can Keleş, Job Ochieng, Noah Fatar. Doppel rates Can Keleş (Fatih Karagümrük) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Noah Fatar scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of August 2026.
About Paul Smyth
Paul Smyth profiles as a workmanlike right winger, providing consistent availability with zero games missed over three seasons, showcasing his durability. However, his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 38% of his positional peers, reflecting a lack of impactful contributions in the final third, as evidenced by minimal goal involvement and limited chance creation. While he offers reliability, Smyth has yet to establish himself as a game-changer in the Championship.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
6 players most similar to Paul Smyth
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can Keleşsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 25 | €1.3m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Job Ochiengsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €2.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Noah Fatarsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 24 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Mickaël Bironsimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €600k | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Matteo Cancellierisimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €7.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paul Smyth
≈ 100% Paul Smyth · low reliability
≈ 100% Paul Smyth · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Paul Smyth · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paul Smyth?
By Doppel's fit score, Can Keleş (Fatih Karagümrük) is the closest profile to Paul Smyth, with a 78/100 overall match. Job Ochieng and Noah Fatar are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paul Smyth?
Yes. Noah Fatar (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar right winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paul Smyth?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paul Smyth's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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