Who should replace Ethan Laird?
RBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Laird's profile ↗
Ethan Laird is a right-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, having made 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Laird, Oumar Solet of Udinese offers a tactical fit score of 83/100, while Mats Wieffer from Brighton & Hove Albion has a fit score of 81/100. Additionally, Rubén Peña of Leganés also presents a suitable option with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Leganés | 35 | €400k | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Wesleysimilar↗ | AS Roma | 23 | €43m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Ilay Camarasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 23 | €3.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Laird
≈ 100% Ethan Laird · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ethan Laird · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ethan Laird · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Laird?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oumar Solet (Udinese) does the closest job to Ethan Laird, at 91/100 on profile. Mats Wieffer and Rubén Peña follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ethan Laird?
Yes — Rubén Peña (Leganés) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ethan Laird?
Doppel learns Ethan Laird'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.
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