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 September 2026.
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Mark Sykes is a hardworking right midfielder whose versatility allows him to contribute both defensively and offensively. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 44% of his positional peers, he brings experience with 40 appearances this season, showcasing his durability. However, his dribbling success could use improvement, limiting his impact in one-on-one situations. With a history of injuries, his availability remains a concern, but when fit, he offers reliable depth to the squad.
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 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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