Players like Paul Jaeckel
CB/RBPreußen Münster · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaul Jaeckel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paul Jaeckel are Abdulay Juma Bah, Javier Moreno, Josue Escartin. Doppel rates Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Paul Jaeckel is a reliable, defensive-minded centre-back known for his strong clearance ability and high engagement in possession. While he may not significantly contribute to the attack, his durability is a key asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons. Although his passing in the final third could improve, his solid defensive metrics highlight him as a dependable presence in the backline, even if he falls into the lower percentiles of overall quality among his peers.
Strengths: Clearances, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paul Jaeckel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 20 | €10m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 79 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paul Jaeckel
≈ 100% Paul Jaeckel · strong: Clearances, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Paul Jaeckel · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Paul Jaeckel · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Paul Jaeckel?
Statistically, Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) is the closest look-alike to Paul Jaeckel — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Paul Jaeckel?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) is the closest profile to Paul Jaeckel, with a 79/100 overall match. Javier Moreno and Josue Escartin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paul Jaeckel?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paul Jaeckel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paul Jaeckel's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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