Players like John Tolkin
LB/LMHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Tolkin's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Tolkin are Tobias Mohr, Tim Handwerker, Sergi Cardona. Doppel rates Tobias Mohr (Standard Liège) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tim Handwerker scores 87/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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John Tolkin is an attacking left-back with a knack for contributing in the final third, showcasing elite crossing and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 43% of his peers, he stands out for his accuracy, creating key chances and big opportunities consistently. Durability is another asset, having missed only nine games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable option on the flank. While finishing is not his strong suit, his playmaking prowess more than compensates, making him a valuable asset in any attacking setup.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Tolkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €4.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Tolkin
≈ 100% John Tolkin · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /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: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Tolkin?
By Doppel's fit score, Tobias Mohr (Standard Liège) is the closest profile to John Tolkin, with a 84/100 overall match. Tim Handwerker and Sergi Cardona are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Tolkin?
Yes. Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €600k.
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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