Players like Craig Forsyth
LB/CBDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCraig Forsyth's profile ↗
Craig Forsyth is a left-back/centre-back for Derby County in the Championship, with 19 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Forsyth include Dies Janse of FC Groningen, who has a fit score of 84, and Aske Adelgaard from Go Ahead Eagles, with a fit score of 85. Additionally, Marc Bola of Watford and Bryan Goncalves of FCV Dender also show comparable profiles with fit scores of 85 and 84, respectively.
About Craig Forsyth
Craig Forsyth is a versatile left-back with the ability to impact games from both defensive and offensive positions, showcasing a solid aerial presence and goal-scoring knack. Despite being in the top 39% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and finishing, making him a valuable asset in set-piece situations. While his injury record raises concerns about reliability, his experience and contributions in attack, evidenced by his goals and assists, highlight his quality as a seasoned performer in the Championship.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Craig Forsyth
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Craig Forsyth
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Craig Forsyth?
By Doppel's fit score, Dies Janse (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Craig Forsyth, with a 84/100 overall match. Aske Adelgaard and Marc Bola are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Craig Forsyth?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Craig Forsyth?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Craig Forsyth's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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