Players like Merveille Bokadi
CBStandard Liège · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMerveille Bokadi's profile ↗
Merveille Bokadi is a centre-back for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 18 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1304 minutes. Players similar to Bokadi include Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Emmanuel Kakou of Cercle Brugge, with a fit score of 82/100. These players share comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Merveille Bokadi
Merveille Bokadi is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back known for his impressive dribbling ability and goal-scoring threat, showcasing a unique blend of defensive acumen and offensive contribution. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 21% of his positional peers, his durability is a standout feature, having missed only one game in the last three seasons. While his aerial duel success and non-penalty goals per 90 minutes highlight his potential impact, he may need to improve his overall defensive consistency to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Merveille Bokadi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 88 | 80 |
| 2 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Tristan Gooijersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Merveille Bokadi
≈ 100% Merveille Bokadi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Merveille Bokadi · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Merveille Bokadi · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Merveille Bokadi?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Merveille Bokadi, with a 80/100 overall match. Nikolai Soyset Hopland and Emmanuel Kakou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Merveille Bokadi?
Yes. Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Merveille Bokadi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Merveille Bokadi's 2023/24 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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