Players like John Tolkin
LB/LMHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Tolkin's profile ↗
John Tolkin is a left-back/left midfielder for Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists over 2084 minutes. Players similar to Tolkin include Anton Ekeroth from HamKam, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Tim Handwerker of Arminia Bielefeld, with a fit score of 87/100. Both provide comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.
12 players most similar to John Tolkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 88 | 88 |
| 2 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 88 | 86 |
| 4 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 84 | 85 |
| 9 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Tolkin
≈ 100% John Tolkin · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Tolkin · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Tolkin · strong: Shots, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Tolkin?
By Doppel's fit score, Anton Ekeroth (HamKam) is the closest profile to John Tolkin, with a 88/100 overall match. Tim Handwerker and Ji-sung Eom are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Tolkin?
Yes. David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Tolkin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Tolkin'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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