Players like Sheyi Ojo
LB/RWKV Kortrijk · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSheyi Ojo's profile ↗
Sheyi Ojo is a left-back/right winger for KV Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League, with 30 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Ojo include Richonell Margaret from RKC Waalwijk, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Marcus Tavernier of Bournemouth, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar talents.
About Sheyi Ojo
Sheyi Ojo is an aggressive, dribbling winger known for his ability to take on defenders and win duels. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, he shows flashes of quality, particularly in successful dribbles and shot attempts. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable option on the flanks. However, his finishing leaves room for improvement, which could elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
7 players most similar to Sheyi Ojo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richonell Margaretsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 26 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 83 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sheyi Ojo
≈ 100% Sheyi Ojo · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Sheyi Ojo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sheyi Ojo · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sheyi Ojo?
By Doppel's fit score, Richonell Margaret (RKC Waalwijk) is the closest profile to Sheyi Ojo, with a 84/100 overall match. Marcus Tavernier and Nicolas Pépé are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sheyi Ojo?
Yes. Richonell Margaret (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sheyi Ojo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sheyi Ojo's 2023/24 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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