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 (KFUM Oslo) 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 October 2026.
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Julien Boyer profiles as a solid, if unspectacular, left-back who provides defensive stability rather than standout flair. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, he shows reliability in availability, having missed only 16 games over the last three seasons. However, his metrics indicate struggles in duels and aerial contests, suggesting he may lack the physical presence often expected from a modern full-back.
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↗ | KFUM Oslo | 28 | €500k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 92 | 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↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Damian van der Haarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 89 | 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 closest look-alike to Julien Boyer?
Statistically, Eirik Franke Saunes (KFUM Oslo) is the closest look-alike to Julien Boyer — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Julien Boyer?
By Doppel's fit score, Eirik Franke Saunes (KFUM Oslo) 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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