Players like Joe Aribo
CMLeicester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Aribo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joe Aribo are Mats Wieffer, Alex Scott, Khéphren Thuram. Doppel rates Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 83/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Joe Aribo is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, known for his tenacity in duels and ability to drive forward with successful dribbles. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom percentile of his peers, he showcases a knack for finding the net, evidenced by his strong non-penalty goal rate. With impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Aribo remains a reliable presence in the midfield, capable of influencing games through his physicality and attacking intent.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joe Aribo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Aribo
≈ 100% Joe Aribo · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joe Aribo · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Joe Aribo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joe Aribo?
Statistically, Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest look-alike to Joe Aribo — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joe Aribo?
By Doppel's fit score, Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Joe Aribo, with a 82/100 overall match. Alex Scott and Khéphren Thuram are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Aribo?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joe Aribo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joe Aribo's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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