Who should replace Harry Pickering?
LBBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHarry Pickering's profile ↗
Harry Pickering is a left-back for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 15 appearances and 718 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Pickering, Luke Thomas from Leicester City stands out with a fit score of 81/100, followed by Diego Sánchez of Sporting Gijón at 79/100. These players provide a tactical fit that aligns closely with Pickering's role.
Best replacements for Harry Pickering
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Baïla Diallosimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 25 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Connor Ogilviesimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 30 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Imanol García de Albénizsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €800k | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Jake Bidwellsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €600k | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Kolbeinn Finnssonsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 27 | €700k | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Harry Pickering
≈ 100% Harry Pickering · strong: Clearances, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Harry Pickering · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Harry Pickering · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Harry Pickering?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luke Thomas (Leicester City) does the closest job to Harry Pickering, at 88/100 on profile. Victor Parada and Diego Sánchez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Harry Pickering?
Yes — Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar left back role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Harry Pickering?
Doppel learns Harry Pickering'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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