Players like Mark Sykes
RM/RWBristol City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMark Sykes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mark Sykes are Jan Uwe Thielmann, Kenneth Mamah, Luca Vignali. Doppel rates Jan Uwe Thielmann (1. FC Köln) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luca Vignali scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mark Sykes profiles as a workmanlike right winger, contributing solid minutes but lacking standout qualities in a competitive environment. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 44% of his peers, indicating he struggles to make a significant impact on games, particularly in successful dribbles. Additionally, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed 21 games over the last three seasons.
Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mark Sykes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Uwe Thielmannsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €4.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Kenneth Mamahsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 28 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Luca Vignalisimilar↗ | Spezia | 30 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Abu Kamarasimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €2.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Dickmannsimilar↗ | Bari | 30 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Tommaso Barbierisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 24 | €3.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | David Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 24 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Connor Metcalfesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Halldor Steneviksimilar↗ | Molde FK | 26 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Manuel Ricciardisimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 26 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Jérémy Oyonosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €200k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mark Sykes
≈ 100% Mark Sykes · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mark Sykes · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mark Sykes · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mark Sykes?
Statistically, Jan Uwe Thielmann (1. FC Köln) is the closest look-alike to Mark Sykes — a 78/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mark Sykes?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Uwe Thielmann (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Mark Sykes, with a 78/100 overall match. Kenneth Mamah and Luca Vignali are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mark Sykes?
Yes. Luca Vignali (Spezia) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mark Sykes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mark Sykes's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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