Players like Darlin Yongwa
LB/LMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDarlin Yongwa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Darlin Yongwa are Luca Netz, Alexander Prass, Ian Maatsen. Doppel rates Luca Netz (Nottingham Forest) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yanis Zouaoui scores 84/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Darlin Yongwa is a dynamic left-back with a penchant for attack, excelling in dribbling and chance creation. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 23% of his positional peers, showcasing his ability to influence games offensively, evidenced by 5 assists this season. Yongwa's durability is a significant asset, having missed only 4 games in the last three seasons, ensuring reliability on the flanks. While his long ball accuracy could improve, his strengths in duels and creating big chances make him a valuable asset in any squad.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Big chances created, Sofascore rating. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Darlin Yongwa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | AC Milan | 22 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Darlin Yongwa
≈ 100% Darlin Yongwa · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Darlin Yongwa · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Darlin Yongwa · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Darlin Yongwa?
Statistically, Luca Netz (Nottingham Forest) is the closest look-alike to Darlin Yongwa — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Darlin Yongwa?
By Doppel's fit score, Luca Netz (Nottingham Forest) is the closest profile to Darlin Yongwa, with a 84/100 overall match. Alexander Prass and Ian Maatsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Darlin Yongwa?
Yes. Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Darlin Yongwa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Darlin Yongwa's 2025/26 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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