Joakim Mæhle alternatives
LB/LMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoakim Mæhle's profile ↗
Joakim Mæhle is a left-back/left midfielder for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, with 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Mæhle, Kevin Paredes of FC Utrecht stands out with a fit score of 90/100 and a market value of €2m, while Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge offers a budget option at €3m with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 90 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 86 | 87 |
| 3 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 83 | 84 |
| 11 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Alieu Faderasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €4.6m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joakim Mæhle
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joakim Mæhle?
Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 84/100 match to Joakim Mæhle.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joakim Mæhle?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 90/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joakim Mæhle?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Joakim Mæhle's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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