Players like Marley Aké
LWSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarley Aké's profile ↗
Marley Aké is a left winger for SV Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals. Players similar to Aké include Joel Roca from Mirandés, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Nicolò Buso from Lecco, with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable players are Yadaly Diaby from Grenoble Foot 38 and Yira Collins Sor from KRC Genk, both also fitting well into a similar role.
About Marley Aké
Marley Aké is a goal-scoring left winger, showcasing his ability as a clinical finisher with a striking record of non-penalty goals. His performance places him in the top 43% of his positional peers, highlighting his effectiveness in the attacking third. With impressive durability, he has missed no games over the last three seasons, proving to be a reliable asset for his team. While his playmaking stats may not stand out, his knack for finding the back of the net makes him a potent threat on the flank.
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↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €6.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Nicolò Busosimilar↗ | Lecco | 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↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Marley Aké?
By Doppel's fit score, Joel Roca (Mirandés) 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 (Lecco) 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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