Players like Octave Joly
CMRodez AF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOctave Joly's profile ↗
Octave Joly is a central midfielder for Rodez AF in Ligue 2, aged 24, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Joly include Pedro Lima from Futebol SAD, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Justin Lonwijk from Fortuna Sittard, with a fit score of 84/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking midfield options like Joly.
About Octave Joly
Octave Joly is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and contributing with non-penalty goals, showcasing a knack for impacting the game in the attacking third. Despite his overall quality placing him in the bottom 27% of his positional peers, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his passing and touch metrics could improve, his ability to win possession high up the pitch makes him a valuable asset for any midfield.
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↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 87 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (Adana Demirspor) 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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