Players like Paddy McNair
CBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaddy McNair's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paddy McNair are Aaron Cresswell, Diego Sánchez, Bryan Goncalves. Doppel rates Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aaron Cresswell scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Paddy McNair
Paddy McNair is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in transitioning play and contributing to offensive phases. With a Sofascore rating in the top 27% of his positional peers, he stands out for his successful dribbles and accuracy in final-third passes, showcasing his ability to influence matches from the backline. While his defensive metrics may not shine, his reliability is evident with only a few games missed in recent seasons, making him a durable asset in any squad.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paddy McNair
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Haydon Robertssimilar↗ | Bristol City | 24 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paddy McNair
≈ 100% Paddy McNair · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Paddy McNair · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Paddy McNair · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paddy McNair?
By Doppel's fit score, Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) is the closest profile to Paddy McNair, with a 83/100 overall match. Diego Sánchez and Bryan Goncalves are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paddy McNair?
Yes. Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paddy McNair?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paddy McNair'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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