Players like Joakim Mæhle
LB/LMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoakim Mæhle's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joakim Mæhle are Kevin Paredes, Ali Abdi, Germán Valera. Doppel rates Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) a 89/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Paredes scores 89/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Joakim Mæhle
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 85 | 83 |
| 4 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €16m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joakim Mæhle
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joakim Mæhle?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Joakim Mæhle, with a 89/100 overall match. Ali Abdi and Germán Valera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joakim Mæhle?
Yes. Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar left back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joakim Mæhle?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joakim Mæhle'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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