Players like Valentin Jacob
LW/CAMAnnecy FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Jacob's profile ↗
Valentin Jacob is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Annecy FC in Ligue 2, with 27 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist over 1507 minutes. Players similar to Jacob include Jens Castrop from 1. FC Nürnberg and Tim Rossmann of Fortuna Düsseldorf, both with a fit score of 78/100, as well as Natan Girma from Reggiana, who has a fit score of 80/100.
About Valentin Jacob
Valentin Jacob is a tenacious left winger and attacking midfielder known for his defensive work rate and aerial prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 41% of his peers, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and duels, showcasing his ability to win back possession and contribute defensively. While his attacking metrics may not stand out, his durability with 27 appearances this season highlights his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Aerial duels won.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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