Who should replace Ryan Giles?
LBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Giles's profile ↗
Ryan Giles is a left-back for Hull City in the Championship, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 8 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Giles, Tom Strannegård from IK Start, with a fit score of 85/100, and Dean James from Go Ahead Eagles, who has a fit score of 87/100, are both strong options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ignasi Vilarrasasimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Robin Wendin Thomassonsimilar↗ | GAIS | 27 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Josh Tymonsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €9.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Giles
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ryan Giles · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Giles?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ignasi Vilarrasa (Huesca) does the closest job to Ryan Giles, at 93/100 on profile. Robin Wendin Thomasson and Tom Strannegård follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Giles?
Yes — Robin Wendin Thomasson (GAIS) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ryan Giles?
Doppel learns Ryan Giles's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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