Players like Merveille Papela
CM/CDMDarmstadt 98 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMerveille Papela's profile ↗
Merveille Papela is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Papela include Noah Mbamba from FCV Dender, Ayoni Santos of Sparta Rotterdam, and Bobby Clark from Derby County, all of whom have a fit score of 81/100, showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Merveille Papela
Merveille Papela is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, positioning him in the top 16% of his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 12%, his durability stands out with only two games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his defensive prowess makes him a crucial asset in breaking up opposition play.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Merveille Papela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Merveille Papela
≈ 100% Merveille Papela · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Merveille Papela · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Merveille Papela · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Merveille Papela?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Mbamba (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Merveille Papela, with a 81/100 overall match. Ayoni Santos and Bobby Clark are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Merveille Papela?
Yes. Kenzo Goudmijn (Derby County) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Merveille Papela?
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