Players like Ruairi McConville
CB/RBNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuairi McConville's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ruairi McConville are Casper Widell, Ze Vitor, Alejandro Catena. Doppel rates Casper Widell (Excelsior) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ruairi McConville is a robust defensive stalwart, showcasing his strength as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With an impressive Sofascore rating within the top 46% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and clearances, demonstrating his ability to dominate in the air and maintain defensive solidity. His durability is a notable asset, having missed no games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline. While not a scoring threat, his defensive contributions make him a valuable asset to Norwich City.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ruairi McConville
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruairi McConville
≈ 100% Ruairi McConville · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ruairi McConville · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ruairi McConville · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruairi McConville?
By Doppel's fit score, Casper Widell (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Ruairi McConville, with a 86/100 overall match. Ze Vitor and Alejandro Catena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ruairi McConville?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ruairi McConville?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ruairi McConville'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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