Who should replace Luke Ayling?
RB/CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke Ayling's profile ↗
Luke Ayling is a right-back/centre-back for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 46 appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ayling, Ki-Jana Hoever from Stoke City offers an impressive fit score of 89/100, while Matisse Samoise from KAA Gent closely follows with a fit score of 88/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for the same role.
Best replacements for Luke Ayling
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Tiago Santossimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €32m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Kenny Lalasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 35 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 88 |
| 12 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Ayling
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke Ayling?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ki-Jana Hoever (Stoke City) does the closest job to Luke Ayling, at 95/100 on profile. Lucas Martínez Quarta and Matisse Samoise follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luke Ayling?
Yes — Matisse Samoise (KAA Gent) plays a similar right back role at roughly €2.4m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luke Ayling?
Doppel learns Luke Ayling's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →