Players like Lloyd Jones
CBCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLloyd Jones's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lloyd Jones are Jake Cooper, Leo Østigård, Gabriele Guarino. Doppel rates Jake Cooper (Millwall) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lloyd Jones is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in the defensive third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his peers, he showcases elite qualities in winning duels and maintaining defensive solidity. While his passing and dribbling metrics lag behind, his durability is a concern, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. Nonetheless, his defensive prowess makes him a reliable option at the back.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lloyd Jones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lloyd Jones
≈ 100% Lloyd Jones · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lloyd Jones · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lloyd Jones · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lloyd Jones?
By Doppel's fit score, Jake Cooper (Millwall) is the closest profile to Lloyd Jones, with a 88/100 overall match. Leo Østigård and Gabriele Guarino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lloyd Jones?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lloyd Jones?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lloyd Jones'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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