Players like Ismaily
LBLille · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmaily's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ismaily are Ian Maatsen, Neco Williams, Maximilian Mittelstädt. Doppel rates Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ismail Jakobs scores 84/100 at about €8.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ismaily is a robust defensive left-back known for his aerial prowess and tenacity in duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, making him a key asset in defensive stability. His reliability is underscored by missing only 16 games over the past three seasons, showcasing his durability. While not a primary creator, his solid defensive contributions and ability to win duels make him an invaluable presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ismaily
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Alexandro Bernabeisimilar↗ | Internacional | 26 | €7.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismaily
≈ 100% Ismaily · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ismaily · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ismaily · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ismaily?
Statistically, Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) is the closest look-alike to Ismaily — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ismaily?
By Doppel's fit score, Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Ismaily, with a 84/100 overall match. Neco Williams and Maximilian Mittelstädt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ismaily?
Yes. Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €8.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ismaily?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ismaily's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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