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 (Empoli) 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 September 2026.
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Josh Doig is a dynamic left-back known for his dribbling ability, showcasing creativity in attack with successful dribbles in the top 20% of his positional peers. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 34%, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 14 games in the last three seasons. However, his defensive metrics indicate a need for improvement in tackles and duels, essential for a player in his role.
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↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 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↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 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 best replacement for Josh Doig?
By Doppel's fit score, Giuseppe Pezzella (Empoli) 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 (Go Ahead Eagles) 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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