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 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tim Handwerker scores 87/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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John Tolkin is a creative left-back with a knack for providing attacking width and service, excelling in accurate crosses and key passes. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 42% of his positional peers, highlighting his overall quality and reliability, having missed only a few games over three seasons. While his finishing could use improvement, his ability to create big chances makes him a valuable asset in the final third.
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 | 85 |
| 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 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 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 closest look-alike to John Tolkin?
Statistically, Tobias Mohr (Standard Liège) is the closest look-alike to John Tolkin — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 85/100 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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