Players like Marley Aké
LWSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarley Aké's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marley Aké are Joel Roca, Nicolò Buso, Yadaly Diaby. Doppel rates Joel Roca (Girona FC) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolò Buso scores 80/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Marley Aké is a dynamic penalty-box poacher who thrives on converting chances into goals, evidenced by his top 10% non-penalty goals per 90 minutes and impressive finishing ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 43% of his peers, he consistently demonstrates quality in front of goal while being remarkably durable, missing no games in the past three seasons. While his playmaking and chance creation could improve, his knack for finding the net makes him a potent threat in the final third.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marley Aké
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel Rocasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 21 | €6.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Nicolò Busosimilar↗ | Mantova | 26 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Yadaly Diabysimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Yira Collins Sorsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 27 | €3.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Martial Godosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €23m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marley Aké
≈ 100% Marley Aké · medium reliability
≈ 100% Marley Aké · low reliability
≈ 100% Marley Aké · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marley Aké?
Statistically, Joel Roca (Girona FC) is the closest look-alike to Marley Aké — a 79/100 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 Marley Aké?
By Doppel's fit score, Joel Roca (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Marley Aké, with a 79/100 overall match. Nicolò Buso and Yadaly Diaby are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marley Aké?
Yes. Nicolò Buso (Mantova) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marley Aké?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marley Aké's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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