Players like Octave Joly
CMRodez AF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOctave Joly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Octave Joly are Pedro Lima, Victor Froholdt, Justin Lonwijk. Doppel rates Pedro Lima (AVS - Futebol SAD) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emre Akbaba scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Octave Joly is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing his aerial prowess and goal-scoring ability with impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Despite a lower Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 27% of his peers, his durability stands out, with no games missed over the last three seasons. While he excels in winning possession in the attacking third, his passing accuracy in the final third could use improvement to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Octave Joly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | Derby County | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Sevilla | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 87 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Octave Joly
≈ 100% Octave Joly · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Octave Joly · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Octave Joly · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Octave Joly?
Statistically, Pedro Lima (AVS - Futebol SAD) is the closest look-alike to Octave Joly — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Octave Joly?
By Doppel's fit score, Pedro Lima (AVS - Futebol SAD) is the closest profile to Octave Joly, with a 83/100 overall match. Victor Froholdt and Justin Lonwijk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Octave Joly?
Yes. Emre Akbaba (Eyüpspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Octave Joly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Octave Joly's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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