Players like Joseph Okumu
CBStade de Reims · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoseph Okumu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joseph Okumu are Matt Doherty, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Emre Can. Doppel rates Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matt Doherty scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Joseph Okumu is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in both distribution and defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his positional peers, he showcases elite passing accuracy with long balls and is a force in tackles and interceptions. Despite some injury concerns impacting his availability, his ability to dominate duels and contribute effectively to build-up play makes him a key asset in any defensive line.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Touches. Availability: 59 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joseph Okumu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joseph Okumu
≈ 100% Joseph Okumu · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Joseph Okumu · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joseph Okumu · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joseph Okumu?
Statistically, Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) is the closest look-alike to Joseph Okumu — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joseph Okumu?
By Doppel's fit score, Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) is the closest profile to Joseph Okumu, with a 82/100 overall match. Ahmetcan Kaplan and Emre Can are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joseph Okumu?
Yes. Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joseph Okumu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joseph Okumu's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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