Players like Josh Doig
LB/LMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Doig's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Doig are Giuseppe Pezzella, Luke Thomas, Luca Netz. Doppel rates Giuseppe Pezzella (Cremonese) a 80/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aske Adelgaard scores 80/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Josh Doig is a dynamic left-back with a flair for attacking play, showcasing his strength in successful dribbles, ranking in the top 20% among his positional peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 36%, he demonstrates solid overall quality, contributing effectively in both defensive and offensive phases. While his defensive metrics suggest room for improvement in tackling and duels, his durability, missing only 14 games in three seasons, highlights his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josh Doig
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Doig
≈ 100% Josh Doig · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Josh Doig · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Josh Doig · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Josh Doig?
Statistically, Giuseppe Pezzella (Cremonese) is the closest look-alike to Josh Doig — a 80/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Josh Doig?
By Doppel's fit score, Giuseppe Pezzella (Cremonese) is the closest profile to Josh Doig, with a 80/100 overall match. Luke Thomas and Luca Netz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Doig?
Yes. Aske Adelgaard (FC Twente) plays a similar left back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Doig?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Doig'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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