Players like Eric Bocat
LB/LMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Bocat's profile ↗
Eric Bocat is a left-back/left midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 29 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bocat include Yanis Zouaoui from Le Havre, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Liberato Cacace from Empoli, also with a fit score of 82/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.
About Eric Bocat
Eric Bocat is a dynamic left-back who excels in attacking transitions and dribbling, making him a valuable asset on the flank. With a top 30% Sofascore rating among his peers, he consistently contributes with key passes and has a knack for winning possession in advanced areas. His remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability as a consistent performer. While his long balls and aerial duels may not be his forte, his offensive prowess more than compensates.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eric Bocat
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Bocat
≈ 100% Eric Bocat · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Eric Bocat · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Eric Bocat · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Bocat?
By Doppel's fit score, Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Eric Bocat, with a 82/100 overall match. Liberato Cacace and Luca Netz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric Bocat?
Yes. Brando Moruzzi (Empoli) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eric Bocat?
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