Players like Greg Docherty
CM/CDMCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGreg Docherty's profile ↗
The players most similar to Greg Docherty are Everson Junior, Julian Niehues, Luka Hyryläinen. Doppel rates Everson Junior (Montpellier) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Assunção scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Greg Docherty is a tenacious defensive midfielder, known for his aerial dominance and defensive contributions. Despite being in the bottom tier of his positional peers overall, he excels in winning aerial duels and making clearances, showcasing his reliability in breaking up opposition play. With a solid track record of availability, missing only a few games over the past three seasons, he remains a dependable option in midfield, though his creative output is an area for improvement.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Greg Docherty
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €16m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Greg Docherty
≈ 100% Greg Docherty · medium reliability
≈ 100% Greg Docherty · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Greg Docherty · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Greg Docherty?
Statistically, Everson Junior (Montpellier) is the closest look-alike to Greg Docherty — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Greg Docherty?
By Doppel's fit score, Everson Junior (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Greg Docherty, with a 81/100 overall match. Julian Niehues and Luka Hyryläinen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Greg Docherty?
Yes. Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Greg Docherty?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Greg Docherty's 2025/26 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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