Players like Caleb Okoli
CBLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Okoli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Caleb Okoli are Kacper Potulski, Patrick Mainka, Chris Richards. Doppel rates Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michał Helik scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Caleb Okoli is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and ground battles, making him a formidable presence in the backline. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 27% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive durability with no games missed in the last three seasons. His strengths in duels and clearances highlight his reliability, though he may lack in contributing offensively. Okoli's tenacity and defensive prowess make him a solid option for teams seeking stability at the back.
Strengths: Duels won, Touches, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Caleb Okoli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 88 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Okoli
≈ 100% Caleb Okoli · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Caleb Okoli · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Caleb Okoli · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Caleb Okoli?
Statistically, Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest look-alike to Caleb Okoli — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Caleb Okoli?
By Doppel's fit score, Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Caleb Okoli, with a 85/100 overall match. Patrick Mainka and Chris Richards are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Caleb Okoli?
Yes. Michał Helik (Oxford United) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Caleb Okoli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Caleb Okoli'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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