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LBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarc Bola's profile ↗

Marc Bola is a left-back for Watford in the Championship, with 37 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bola include Boy Kemper from NAC Breda, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Alexander Rossipal from SG Dynamo Dresden, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.

About Marc Bola

Marc Bola is a robust defensive left-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to clear danger, showcasing an elite ability in aerial duels that places him in the top 5% of his peers. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 40%, he remains a durable option with only 12 games missed over three seasons, offering reliability in the backline. His offensive contributions, highlighted by decent shot volume and goal involvement, add an intriguing dimension, though he could improve in duels and tackles to elevate his defensive game further.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Shots. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Marc Bola

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Boy Kempersimilar↗NAC Breda27€1.1m9387
2Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗SG Dynamo Dresden30€600k9184
3Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗Go Ahead Eagles23€900k9082
4Danny Bakkersimilar↗SC Telstar31€500k9082
5Bas Kuiperssimilar↗Go Ahead Eagles32€800k9083
6Yuri Berchichesimilar↗Athletic Club36€900k9083
7Emanuele Valerisimilar↗Parma28€2.9m9083
8Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗AC Milan21€20m8984
9Juninho Capixabasimilar↗Red Bull Bragantino29€7.4m8982
10Tim Handwerkersimilar↗Arminia Bielefeld28€600k8986
11Sergi Cardonasimilar↗Villarreal27€8.6m8985
12Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m8983

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Marc Bola

1. Boy KemperNAC Breda87/100

≈ 100% Marc Bola · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90

2. Alexander RossipalSG Dynamo Dresden84/100

≈ 100% Marc Bola · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating

3. Aske AdelgaardGo Ahead Eagles82/100

≈ 100% Marc Bola · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Marc Bola?

By Doppel's fit score, Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Marc Bola, with a 87/100 overall match. Alexander Rossipal and Aske Adelgaard are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Marc Bola?

Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Marc Bola?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marc Bola'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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