Players like Max Bird
CM/CDM/CAMBristol City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Bird's profile ↗
The players most similar to Max Bird are Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Haris Hajradinović, James Ward-Prowse. Doppel rates Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Max Bird is a cultured deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to orchestrate from midfield with precision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his positional peers, he excels in providing accurate crosses and key passes, making him a vital creative outlet for Bristol City. Despite some injury concerns, his durability this season is commendable, having featured in all 46 matches, underscoring his reliability and importance to the side.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 46 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Max Bird
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Bird
≈ 100% Max Bird · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Max Bird · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Max Bird · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Bird?
By Doppel's fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) is the closest profile to Max Bird, with a 83/100 overall match. Haris Hajradinović and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Max Bird?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Max Bird?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Max Bird'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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