Players like Sean McLoughlin
CB/LBBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSean McLoughlin's profile ↗
Sean McLoughlin is a centre-back/left-back for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 44 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to McLoughlin include Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Kialonda Gaspar from CF Estrela Amadora, with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable players are Rio Hillen from NAC Breda, scoring 83/100, and Nicolás Valentini from Hellas Verona, with a fit score of 81/100.
About Sean McLoughlin
Sean McLoughlin is a commanding aerial presence and a reliable defensive stalwart, embodying the archetype of an aggressive front-foot defender. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of his positional peers, he excels in winning duels and making clearances, showcasing his ability to dominate the defensive third. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and readiness to contribute consistently at Blackburn Rovers.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sean McLoughlin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sean McLoughlin
≈ 100% Sean McLoughlin · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sean McLoughlin · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sean McLoughlin · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sean McLoughlin?
By Doppel's fit score, Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Sean McLoughlin, with a 81/100 overall match. Kialonda Gaspar and Rio Hillen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sean McLoughlin?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sean McLoughlin?
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