Players like Jake Bidwell
LB/LMCoventry City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJake Bidwell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jake Bidwell are Marc Bola, Ulrik Jenssen, Callum Elder. Doppel rates Marc Bola (Watford) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ulrik Jenssen scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jake Bidwell is a reliable defensive full-back, showcasing his strength in aerial duels with top-tier metrics in both duels won per game and success rate. While his overall quality places him in the bottom half of his positional peers, his durability shines through with only six games missed in three seasons. Though he may lack in offensive contributions and tackling, his ability to dominate in the air makes him a valuable asset in set-piece situations and defensive stability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jake Bidwell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Ulrik Jenssensimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 30 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jake Bidwell
≈ 100% Jake Bidwell · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jake Bidwell · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jake Bidwell · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jake Bidwell?
Statistically, Marc Bola (Watford) is the closest look-alike to Jake Bidwell — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jake Bidwell?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Bola (Watford) is the closest profile to Jake Bidwell, with a 83/100 overall match. Ulrik Jenssen and Callum Elder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jake Bidwell?
Yes. Ulrik Jenssen (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jake Bidwell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jake Bidwell's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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