Players like Niall Huggins
RB/LBSunderland · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiall Huggins's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niall Huggins are Álex Jiménez, Daniel Imray, Mithat Pala. Doppel rates Álex Jiménez (Bournemouth) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Imray scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Niall Huggins
Niall Huggins is a dynamic attacking full-back, excelling in dribbling and final-third passing, making him a potent threat in advanced areas. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 38% of his positional peers, highlighting his overall quality. While he can struggle in aerial duels, his ability to contribute creatively with goals and assists makes him a valuable asset. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 75 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niall Huggins
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álex Jiménezsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Denzel De Roevesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niall Huggins
≈ 100% Niall Huggins · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Niall Huggins · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Niall Huggins · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niall Huggins?
By Doppel's fit score, Álex Jiménez (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Niall Huggins, with a 82/100 overall match. Daniel Imray and Mithat Pala are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niall Huggins?
Yes. Daniel Imray (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niall Huggins?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niall Huggins's 2023/24 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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