Players like Johann Obiang
LB/LMPau FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohann Obiang's profile ↗
The players most similar to Johann Obiang are Kazımcan Karataş, Tiago Araújo, Daniel Svensson. Doppel rates Kazımcan Karataş (Başakşehir FK) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dean James scores 82/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
About Johann Obiang
Johann Obiang is a versatile left-back with experience in both defensive and midfield roles, but his current form reflects a struggle to impact games effectively. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 18% of his peers, he has not made a significant mark this season, contributing just one assist across 26 appearances. His durability is a concern, having missed 21 games due to injuries over the past three seasons, which limits his reliability on the pitch.
Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Johann Obiang
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Keshi Andersonsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 31 | €500k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 11 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 83 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johann Obiang
≈ 100% Johann Obiang · strong: Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90
≈ 100% Johann Obiang · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Johann Obiang · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johann Obiang?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazımcan Karataş (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Johann Obiang, with a 81/100 overall match. Tiago Araújo and Daniel Svensson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Johann Obiang?
Yes. Dean James (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Johann Obiang?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Johann Obiang's 2024/25 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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