Players like Conor Shaughnessy
CBPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitConor Shaughnessy's profile ↗
The players most similar to Conor Shaughnessy are Matej Maglica, Husniddin Aliqulov, Radu Drăguşin. Doppel rates Matej Maglica (Darmstadt 98) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Conor Shaughnessy
Conor Shaughnessy embodies the archetype of a dominant aerial defender, showcasing exceptional prowess in winning duels and clearances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his peers, he stands out for his finishing ability, making him a threat during set-pieces. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games over the last three seasons. When fit, he is a formidable presence at the back for Portsmouth.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Conor Shaughnessy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Conor Shaughnessy
≈ 100% Conor Shaughnessy · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Conor Shaughnessy · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Conor Shaughnessy · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Conor Shaughnessy?
By Doppel's fit score, Matej Maglica (Darmstadt 98) is the closest profile to Conor Shaughnessy, with a 82/100 overall match. Husniddin Aliqulov and Radu Drăguşin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Conor Shaughnessy?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Conor Shaughnessy?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Conor Shaughnessy'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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