Players like Ali McCann
CM/CDMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli McCann's profile ↗
Ali McCann is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Preston North End in the English Championship. In the 2025/26 season, he made 26 appearances, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1742 minutes. Players similar to McCann include Dariusz Stalmach from 1. FC Magdeburg with a fit score of 84/100, and Muammer Sarıkaya from Çaykur Rizespor, who has a fit score of 83/100.
12 players most similar to Ali McCann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 80 | 83 |
| 4 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 82 | 82 |
| 5 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Pietro Fusisimilar↗ | Padova | 28 | €500k | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali McCann
≈ 100% Ali McCann · strong: Duels won, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ali McCann · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ali McCann · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ali McCann?
By Doppel's fit score, Dariusz Stalmach (1. FC Magdeburg) is the closest profile to Ali McCann, with a 84/100 overall match. Muammer Sarıkaya and Noah Naujoks are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ali McCann?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ali McCann?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ali McCann's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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