Players like Joe Aribo
CMLeicester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Aribo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joe Aribo are Alex Scott, Nico O'Reilly, Kodai Sano. Doppel rates Alex Scott (Bournemouth) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 83/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Joe Aribo is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing his strength in duels and dribbling, making him a key asset in both defensive and attacking phases. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 24% of his peers, his durability stands out with no missed games over the past three seasons, highlighting his reliability. While his long-ball accuracy could improve, his ability to contribute non-penalty goals and maintain high touch involvement makes him a valuable presence in the midfield.
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 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 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↗ | Frosinone | 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: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Joe Aribo · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Joe Aribo · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Aribo?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Joe Aribo, with a 83/100 overall match. Nico O'Reilly and Kodai Sano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Aribo?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) 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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