Players like Robert Atkinson
CB/LBBristol City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRobert Atkinson's profile ↗
Robert Atkinson is a centre-back/left-back for Bristol City in the Championship, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Atkinson include Caleb Taylor from Millwall, with a fit score of 86/100, and Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who has a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable options are Radu Drăguşin of Genoa and Mike Van der Hoorn of FC Utrecht, with fit scores of 80/100 and 81/100, respectively.
About Robert Atkinson
Robert Atkinson is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in aerial duels and showcasing a surprising knack for scoring from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he demonstrates elite defensive capabilities, winning duels and headers with remarkable consistency. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in any backline. While his long passing may not be his forte, his defensive prowess and goal-scoring ability set him apart in his role.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Robert Atkinson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Robin Gosenssimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 32 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Robert Atkinson
≈ 100% Robert Atkinson · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Robert Atkinson · strong: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Robert Atkinson · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Robert Atkinson?
By Doppel's fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) is the closest profile to Robert Atkinson, with a 86/100 overall match. Radu Drăguşin and Ross Sykes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Robert Atkinson?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Robert Atkinson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Robert Atkinson's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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