Players like Joelinton
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoelinton's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joelinton are Yangel Herrera, Alex Scott, Nico O'Reilly. Doppel rates Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 82/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Joelinton is a robust box-to-box midfielder, excelling in duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the engine room. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 45% of his peers, he showcases an impressive ability to contribute offensively, scoring and assisting regularly while maintaining high defensive work rates. However, his struggles with accurate long balls can limit his playmaking impact. Despite some injury concerns, his durability this season has added value to Newcastle's midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 46 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joelinton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joelinton
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joelinton?
By Doppel's fit score, Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Joelinton, with a 82/100 overall match. Alex Scott and Nico O'Reilly are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joelinton?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joelinton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joelinton's 2025/26 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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