Players like Valentin Jacob
LW/CAMAnnecy FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Jacob's profile ↗
The players most similar to Valentin Jacob are Jens Castrop, Tim Rossmann, Natan Girma. Doppel rates Jens Castrop (1. FC Nürnberg) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Natan Girma scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Valentin Jacob is a tenacious left winger and attacking midfielder, showcasing a strong defensive work rate with impressive metrics in tackles and interceptions. His ability to win duels, both on the ground and in the air, highlights his competitive edge, making him a valuable asset in transition. While his attacking contributions in terms of key passes and final-third accuracy could improve, his overall quality remains solid, ranking in the top 48% of his peers. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency in availability.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Aerial duels won. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Valentin Jacob
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 23 | €9.3m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Tim Rossmannsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Natan Girmasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Jackson Mulekasimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 27 | €2.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €14m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentin Jacob
≈ 100% Valentin Jacob · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Valentin Jacob · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Valentin Jacob · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentin Jacob?
By Doppel's fit score, Jens Castrop (1. FC Nürnberg) is the closest profile to Valentin Jacob, with a 78/100 overall match. Tim Rossmann and Natan Girma are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Valentin Jacob?
Yes. Natan Girma (Reggiana) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Valentin Jacob?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Valentin Jacob's 2023/24 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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