Players like Olivier Deman
LM/LBSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOlivier Deman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Olivier Deman are Lucas Digne, Neco Williams, Ismail Jakobs. Doppel rates Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Finn Porath scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Olivier Deman is a tenacious left-back whose defensive prowess shines through his exceptional tackling and interception rates, placing him in the top 2% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13%, he consistently demonstrates quality and reliability on the pitch, while his strong duel-winning ability enhances his impact defensively. Though not a goal threat, his durability is notable, having missed only 14 games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for Werder Bremen.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Olivier Deman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €5.5m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 88 | 87 |
| 12 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Olivier Deman
≈ 100% Olivier Deman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Olivier Deman · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Olivier Deman · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Olivier Deman?
Statistically, Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) is the closest look-alike to Olivier Deman — a 81/100 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 Olivier Deman?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Digne (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Olivier Deman, with a 81/100 overall match. Neco Williams and Ismail Jakobs are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Olivier Deman?
Yes. Finn Porath (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Olivier Deman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Olivier Deman's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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