Players like Joey Jacobs
CB/RBAlmere City FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoey Jacobs's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joey Jacobs are Emmanuel Kakou, Wagner Leonardo, Danilho Doekhi. Doppel rates Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joey Jacobs is a tenacious, defensive centre-back with the added threat of scoring from set pieces and open play. His impressive ability to win tackles and interceptions places him in the top 14% of his positional peers, showcasing his strong defensive instincts and physicality. With an impressive track record of durability, having missed no games in three seasons, Jacobs brings reliability to the back line, though he may need to improve his creative contributions to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joey Jacobs
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joey Jacobs
≈ 100% Joey Jacobs · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Joey Jacobs · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joey Jacobs · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joey Jacobs?
Statistically, Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Joey Jacobs — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joey Jacobs?
By Doppel's fit score, Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Joey Jacobs, with a 84/100 overall match. Wagner Leonardo and Danilho Doekhi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joey Jacobs?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joey Jacobs?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joey Jacobs's 2024/25 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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