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, Natan Girma, Mathias Honsak. Doppel rates Jens Castrop (Borussia M'gladbach) 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 October 2026.
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Valentin Jacob is a tenacious left winger/attacking midfielder who excels in defensive duels and contributes significantly off the ball. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 48% of his peers, he stands out for his impressive tackling and aerial ability, making him a reliable asset in both attack and defense. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed a notable number of games recently. Despite this, his competitive spirit and work rate make him a valuable player when fit.
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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Natan Girmasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Jackson Mulekasimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 27 | €2.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Anthony Bermontsimilar↗ | Angers | 21 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 27 | €3.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Genoa | 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 · medium reliability
≈ 100% Valentin Jacob · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Valentin Jacob?
Statistically, Jens Castrop (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Valentin Jacob — a 78/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Valentin Jacob?
By Doppel's fit score, Jens Castrop (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Valentin Jacob, with a 78/100 overall match. Natan Girma and Mathias Honsak 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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