Players like Julien Boyer
LBUS Boulogne Côte-d'Opale · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Boyer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julien Boyer are Eirik Franke Saunes, Emanuele Valeri, Marc Bola. Doppel rates Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bruno Pittón scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Julien Boyer profiles as a dependable left-back, but his performance metrics suggest he struggles to stand out in a competitive field. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, he has shown limited impact in duels and aerial challenges. However, his reliability is notable, having missed only 16 games over the past three seasons, making him a consistent presence in the squad.
Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julien Boyer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Bruno Pittónsimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 33 | €300k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Boyer
≈ 100% Julien Boyer · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Julien Boyer · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Julien Boyer · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julien Boyer?
By Doppel's fit score, Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) is the closest profile to Julien Boyer, with a 84/100 overall match. Emanuele Valeri and Marc Bola are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julien Boyer?
Yes. Bruno Pittón (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julien Boyer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julien Boyer'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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