Players like Frederik Jäkel
CB/RBSV 07 Elversberg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrederik Jäkel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Frederik Jäkel are Gustavo Henrique, David Robert Bates, Cacá. Doppel rates Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Frederik Jäkel
Frederik Jäkel is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in defensive duels, making him a reliable presence at the back. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 40% of his positional peers, showcasing his solid overall quality. While he has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, when fit, his ability to win headers consistently sets him apart, though he may need to improve his ball progression and attacking contributions to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 83 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Frederik Jäkel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Frederik Jäkel
≈ 100% Frederik Jäkel · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Frederik Jäkel · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Frederik Jäkel · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Frederik Jäkel?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) is the closest profile to Frederik Jäkel, with a 84/100 overall match. David Robert Bates and Cacá are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Frederik Jäkel?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Frederik Jäkel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Frederik Jäkel's 2023/24 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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