Players like Ime Okon
CBHannover 96 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIme Okon's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ime Okon are Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Maas Willemsen, Léo Santos. Doppel rates Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Léo Santos scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ime Okon is a dynamic, attacking centre-back with a unique ability to contribute offensively, as evidenced by his impressive goal-scoring record for his position. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 15% of peers, his top-tier dribbling and finishing skills make him a standout in transition play. However, he could improve his defensive contributions, particularly in tackling and aerial duels. With only six games missed in three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ime Okon
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Maas Willemsensimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Haydon Robertssimilar↗ | Bristol City | 24 | €1.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ime Okon
≈ 100% Ime Okon · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ime Okon · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ime Okon · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ime Okon?
Statistically, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest look-alike to Ime Okon — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ime Okon?
By Doppel's fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Ime Okon, with a 83/100 overall match. Maas Willemsen and Léo Santos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ime Okon?
Yes. Léo Santos (CD Nacional) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ime Okon?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ime Okon's 2025/26 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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