Players like Joe Bell
CDM/CMViking FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Bell's profile ↗
Joe Bell is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Viking FK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, having made 10 appearances in 2026. Players similar to Joe Bell include Matias Siltanen from Djurgårdens IF, who scored a fit of 82/100, and Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, with a fit of 81/100. These players demonstrate comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Joe Bell
Joe Bell is a dynamic central midfielder who excels in the attacking phase, showcasing impressive finishing and accuracy in final-third passes. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 3% of his positional peers, underlining his overall quality and impact on the pitch. While he may not dominate in duels or aerial contests, his durability is a significant asset—having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence for Viking FK.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joe Bell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Bell
≈ 100% Joe Bell · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joe Bell · medium reliability
≈ 100% Joe Bell · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Bell?
By Doppel's fit score, Matias Siltanen (Djurgårdens IF) is the closest profile to Joe Bell, with a 82/100 overall match. Abdellah Baallal and Andreas Müller are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Bell?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joe Bell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joe Bell's 2026 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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