Players like Caleb Taylor
CBMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Taylor's profile ↗
The players most similar to Caleb Taylor are Mark McGuinness, Alberto Dossena, Charlie Cresswell. Doppel rates Mark McGuinness (Luton Town) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jimmy Dunne scores 84/100 at about €4.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Caleb Taylor is a commanding aerial centre-back who excels in defensive duels, showcasing elite qualities with a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his positional peers. His remarkable ability to win aerial duels and dominate in physical contests makes him a cornerstone of Millwall's defense. While his attacking contributions are less pronounced, his reliability is evident, having missed only nine games in three seasons, underscoring his durability and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Shots, Duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Caleb Taylor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Taylor
≈ 100% Caleb Taylor · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Caleb Taylor · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Caleb Taylor · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Caleb Taylor?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark McGuinness (Luton Town) is the closest profile to Caleb Taylor, with a 84/100 overall match. Alberto Dossena and Charlie Cresswell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Caleb Taylor?
Yes. Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €4.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Caleb Taylor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Caleb Taylor'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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