Players like Nicolas Isimat-Mirin
CBVitesse · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Isimat-Mirin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Isimat-Mirin are Marco Rente, Matt Doherty, Justin Hoogma. Doppel rates Marco Rente (FC Groningen) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hoogma scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolas Isimat-Mirin is a robust aerial defender, excelling in physical duels and dominating the air with elite metrics in aerial duels won. While his overall quality sits in the lower tier among his peers, his ability to contribute defensively and create big chances adds valuable versatility to his role. With just eight games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Isimat-Mirin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 28 | €500k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 85 | 84 |
| 9 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Isimat-Mirin
≈ 100% Nicolas Isimat-Mirin · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Isimat-Mirin · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nicolas Isimat-Mirin · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Isimat-Mirin?
Statistically, Marco Rente (FC Groningen) is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Isimat-Mirin — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Isimat-Mirin?
By Doppel's fit score, Marco Rente (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, with a 82/100 overall match. Matt Doherty and Justin Hoogma are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Isimat-Mirin?
Yes. Justin Hoogma (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Isimat-Mirin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Isimat-Mirin's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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