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 Ismail Jakobs, Kevin Paredes, Mats Rots. Doppel rates Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Paredes scores 90/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Joakim Mæhle is a dynamic attacking left-back, excelling in high-possession scenarios and contributing significantly in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 47% of his positional peers, he showcases elite strengths in winning possession and delivering accurate passes, making him a reliable outlet for creating chances. His impressive durability, with no games missed in the past three seasons, further underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joakim Mæhle
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 90 |
| 3 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joakim Mæhle
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joakim Mæhle?
Statistically, Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray) is the closest look-alike to Joakim Mæhle — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joakim Mæhle?
By Doppel's fit score, Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray) is the closest profile to Joakim Mæhle, with a 84/100 overall match. Kevin Paredes and Mats Rots are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joakim Mæhle?
Yes. Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) plays a similar left back role and rates 90/100 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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