Players like Ryan Ledson
CM/CDMPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Ledson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ryan Ledson are Julian Baas, Dariusz Stalmach, Jan Schöppner. Doppel rates Julian Baas (Excelsior) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Ryan Ledson
Ryan Ledson is a robust defensive midfielder, known for his aerial prowess and tenacity in breaking up play. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 12% of his peers, his exceptional ability to win aerial duels and contribute defensively sets him apart as a reliable presence in the midfield. With an impressive record of availability, missing no games in the past three seasons, Ledson's durability makes him a dependable asset for any team looking to strengthen their defensive core.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ryan Ledson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Ledson
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Ledson?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Baas (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Ryan Ledson, with a 82/100 overall match. Dariusz Stalmach and Jan Schöppner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Ledson?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryan Ledson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryan Ledson's 2024/25 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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