Players like Tom Atcheson
CBBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Atcheson's profile ↗
Tom Atcheson is a centre-back for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, having made 14 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Atcheson include Teo Quintero from Sparta Rotterdam, with a fit score of 85/100, and Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard, also with a fit score of 85/100. Both players exhibit comparable defensive capabilities and roles within their respective teams.
About Tom Atcheson
Tom Atcheson is an aggressive, front-foot centre-back who thrives in aerial duels and contributes to build-up play with impressive passing and dribbling for his position. Despite ranking in the bottom 15% overall, his durability stands out, having not missed a game in three seasons. While his scoring and long ball accuracy could improve, his ability to engage defensively and initiate attacks makes him a valuable asset for Blackburn Rovers.
Strengths: Shots, Key passes, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tom Atcheson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Andreas Ndojsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Atcheson
≈ 100% Tom Atcheson · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Tom Atcheson · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Tom Atcheson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Atcheson?
By Doppel's fit score, Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Tom Atcheson, with a 85/100 overall match. Ahmetcan Kaplan and Syb Van Ottele are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Atcheson?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tom Atcheson?
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