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 Antoine Hainaut, Jan Uwe Thielmann, Kenneth Mamah. Doppel rates Antoine Hainaut (Venezia) a 77/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luca Vignali scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Mark Sykes
Mark Sykes is a hardworking right midfielder whose consistent game time highlights his durability, despite a history of injury setbacks. While his Sofascore rating places him in the lower half of his positional peers, he contributes with a modest tally of goals and assists. However, he struggles with successful dribbles, limiting his effectiveness in one-on-one situations. Sykes' experience across multiple clubs adds depth, yet he may need to elevate his attacking output to make a significant impact.
Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mark Sykes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Jan Uwe Thielmannsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €4.5m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Kenneth Mamahsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 28 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Luca Vignalisimilar↗ | Spezia | 30 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Abu Kamarasimilar↗ | Hull City | 23 | €2.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Dickmannsimilar↗ | Brescia | 30 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Tommaso Barbierisimilar↗ | Pisa | 24 | €3.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | David Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 24 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Connor Metcalfesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Halldor Steneviksimilar↗ | Molde FK | 26 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Manuel Ricciardisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 26 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mark Sykes
≈ 100% Mark Sykes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mark Sykes?
By Doppel's fit score, Antoine Hainaut (Venezia) is the closest profile to Mark Sykes, with a 77/100 overall match. Jan Uwe Thielmann and Kenneth Mamah 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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