Who should replace Paddy McNair?
CBHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaddy McNair's profile ↗
Paddy McNair is a centre-back for Hull City in the Championship, with 14 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for McNair, Aaron Cresswell of Stoke City and Diego Sánchez from Sporting Gijón both present a strong tactical fit, each scoring 83/100, making them suitable alternatives. Additionally, Andrea Ciofi of Cesena and Bartol Franjić of Venezia also offer solid options, with fit scores of 82/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Bartol Franjićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Yuri Ribeirosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Matheus Reissimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 31 | €2.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Haydon Robertssimilar↗ | Bristol City | 24 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paddy McNair
≈ 100% Paddy McNair · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Paddy McNair · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Paddy McNair · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paddy McNair?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) does the closest job to Paddy McNair, at 94/100 on profile. Diego Sánchez and Andrea Ciofi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Paddy McNair?
Yes — Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Paddy McNair?
Doppel learns Paddy McNair's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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