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 July 2026.
About Ethan Laird
Ethan Laird is a dynamic, aggressive right-back known for his exceptional defensive prowess and ability to win duels, ranking in the top 1% among his peers. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 5%, showcasing his overall quality on the pitch. While he excels in tackles and interceptions, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. Nonetheless, Laird's blend of tenacity and skill makes him a standout performer in the Championship.
Strengths: Duels won, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions. 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↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Ilay Camarasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €3.6m | 82 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (Standard Liège) 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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