Players like Joey Jacobs
CB/RBAlmere City FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoey Jacobs's profile ↗
Joey Jacobs is a centre-back/right-back for Almere City FC in the Eredivisie, aged 26, with 19 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Jacobs include Emmanuel Kakou from Cercle Brugge, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Wagane Faye from RAAL La Louvière, with a fit score of 81/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Joey Jacobs
Joey Jacobs is a robust defensive stalwart excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a reliable presence in both centre-back and right-back roles. His impressive durability shines through with zero missed games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he contributes offensively with non-penalty goals, his overall quality ranks lower among peers, indicating room for growth in areas like chance creation. Nonetheless, his commitment to defending and ability to win duels make him a valuable asset on the pitch.
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 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joey Jacobs · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
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. Wagane Faye and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joey Jacobs?
Yes. Wagane Faye (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 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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