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 (Borussia M'gladbach) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yanis Zouaoui scores 84/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Darlin Yongwa is an attacking left-back with a knack for creating chances and driving forward, evidenced by his impressive dribble success and ability to generate big opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his peers, he consistently contributes to his team's offensive play. His durability is a key asset, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While his long ball accuracy could improve, his strengths in the final third make him an exciting player to watch.
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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 95 | 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↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 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 best replacement for Darlin Yongwa?
By Doppel's fit score, Luca Netz (Borussia M'gladbach) 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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