What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Matt Doherty?

Doherty makes more clearances than James — nearly 2x the output. 19 interceptions in 30 games. €2M. You decide. Compared with Reece James (€1.5M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Concern: Dribbled Past (Bottom 6%).

How does Matt Doherty compare to Reece James?

Matt Doherty clearances vs Reece James (101 clearances in 30 games), but interceptions (19 interceptions in 30 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Matt Doherty's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Dribbled Past (Bottom 6%). Percentiles vs Premier League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Matt Doherty?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Reece James. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Sheffield United· 2024/2025 · Premier League · FULL

AI Verdict: Matt Doherty

Right BackRepublic of Ireland34y€1.5MFull profile →

Active Full-BackAerial

1.81Tkl/90

0.34KP/90

Based on 2,113 min · 2024/2025 · Premier League · FULL

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Doherty makes more clearances than James — nearly 2x the output.

vs Reece James · Premier League · Same playing style · €1.5M

Doherty wins on

Clearances

4.31/90 · 101 clearances in 30 games

Doherty loses on

Interceptions

0.79/90 · 29th pct · 19 interceptions in 30 games

Based on 2,113 min (30 apps) vs anchor 1,959 min · 300 peers in Premier League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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4.31/90

Doherty

Clearances

RT edge

1.93/90

James

0.79/90

29th pct

Doherty

Interceptions

gap

1.52/90

Top 21%

James

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vs Premier League Defenders

Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Dribbled Past

1.14/90Bottom 6%

Aerials Won

3.51/90Top 16%

Big Chances

0.13/90Top 22%

Percentile rank among Premier League defenders (n=335) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Active Full-BackAerial

Matt Doherty is a Active Full-Back. Matt Doherty is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks.

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