Players like Marc Bola
LBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarc Bola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marc Bola are Boy Kemper, Alexander Rossipal, Aske Adelgaard. Doppel rates Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 82/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Marc Bola is a robust left-back known for his aerial prowess and defensive reliability, ranking in the top 5% for aerial duels won. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his positional peers, he effectively contributes both defensively and offensively, evidenced by his goal and assist tally this season. While his tackling metrics could improve, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Shots. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marc Bola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marc Bola
≈ 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
≈ 100% Marc Bola · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Marc Bola · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marc Bola?
Statistically, Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) is the closest look-alike to Marc Bola — a 87/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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