Players like Merveille Bokadi
CBStandard Liège · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMerveille Bokadi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Merveille Bokadi are Jon Martin, Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Emmanuel Kakou. Doppel rates Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) a 80/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tristan Gooijer scores 81/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Merveille Bokadi is a dynamic centre-back with a surprising offensive edge, showcasing his ability to contribute in attack with notable finishing and aerial prowess. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 21% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, missing just one game in three seasons. While he excels in dribbling and scoring from set pieces, his defensive metrics suggest room for improvement in possession recovery, highlighting a player who can impact both ends of the pitch when on form.
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 | Pathé Ismaël Cisssimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Merveille Bokadi?
Statistically, Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Merveille Bokadi — a 80/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Tristan Gooijer (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.4m.
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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