Players like Ethan Laird
RBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Laird's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ethan Laird are Oumar Solet, Mats Wieffer, Ilay Camara. Doppel rates Oumar Solet (Udinese) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ilay Camara scores 81/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ethan Laird is an aggressive, front-foot right-back whose defensive prowess shines through his elite duels and tackle statistics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his peers, he combines tenacity in challenges with impressive dribbling ability, making him a dynamic presence on the flank. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. When fit, Laird is a formidable asset in both defense and attack.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles. Availability: 60 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
3 players most similar to Ethan Laird
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Ilay Camarasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 23 | €3.6m | 82 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Laird
≈ 100% Ethan Laird · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ethan Laird · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ethan Laird · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ethan Laird?
Statistically, Oumar Solet (Udinese) is the closest look-alike to Ethan Laird — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Laird?
By Doppel's fit score, Oumar Solet (Udinese) is the closest profile to Ethan Laird, with a 83/100 overall match. Mats Wieffer and Ilay Camara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ethan Laird?
Yes. Ilay Camara (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ethan Laird?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ethan Laird's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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