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, Mats Rots, Hugo Bueno. Doppel rates Ismail Jakobs (AS Monaco) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 83/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Joakim Mæhle is a dynamic left-back with a knack for contributing in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in both defense and offense. His elite ability to win possession in the attacking zone, combined with accurate final-third passing, positions him as a creative force on the flank. With a durability record of zero games missed in the last three seasons, Mæhle's reliability further enhances his profile, though his current Sofascore rating suggests there's room for improvement among positional peers.
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↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 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, Aerial duels won /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
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joakim Mæhle?
By Doppel's fit score, Ismail Jakobs (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to Joakim Mæhle, with a 84/100 overall match. Mats Rots and Hugo Bueno are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joakim Mæhle?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.8m.
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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