Players like Owen Maes
CMRAAL La Louvière · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOwen Maes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Owen Maes are Yalçın Kayan, Tomáš Suslov, Fabio Miretti. Doppel rates Yalçın Kayan (Samsunspor) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of November 2026.
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Owen Maes is a dynamic dribbling central midfielder with a knack for creating chances, showcasing his ability to navigate tight spaces and deliver accurate crosses. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 1% of his positional peers, his top-tier metrics in successful dribbles and big chances created highlight his potential impact in attack. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, Maes proves to be a reliable presence in the squad.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses, Big chances created. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Owen Maes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yalçın Kayansimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €1.0m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €12m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €4.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Drissa Camarasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 24 | €3.6m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Owen Maes
≈ 100% Owen Maes · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Owen Maes · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Owen Maes · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Owen Maes?
Statistically, Yalçın Kayan (Samsunspor) is the closest look-alike to Owen Maes — a 84/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Owen Maes?
By Doppel's fit score, Yalçın Kayan (Samsunspor) is the closest profile to Owen Maes, with a 84/100 overall match. Tomáš Suslov and Fabio Miretti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Owen Maes?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Owen Maes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Owen Maes's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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