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 September 2026.
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Joseph Okumu is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in both distribution and defensive actions. His elite ability to deliver accurate long balls ranks him in the top 1% among peers, while his exceptional tackling and interception skills further solidify his status as a top 10% performer. Despite a history of injury setbacks, Okumu's overall quality and impact on the pitch make him a reliable asset when fit, showcasing his potential to influence games from the backline.
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 | 84 |
| 8 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 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 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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