Players like Yan Valery
RBSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYan Valery's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yan Valery are Francesco Mezzoni, Festy Ebosele, Kaine Kesler-Hayden. Doppel rates Francesco Mezzoni (Virtus Entella) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Francesco Mezzoni scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Yan Valery is an attacking right-back known for his ability to contribute offensively, showcasing impressive finishing and creating big chances. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 23% among his peers, his scoring prowess and successful dribbles highlight his potential to impact games. With only a few games missed over the past three seasons, Valery is a durable option, providing consistent support in both defense and attack.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yan Valery
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Mezzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 26 | €500k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Festy Eboselesimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Kaine Kesler-Haydensimilar↗ | Coventry City | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Marco Palestrasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 21 | €36m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €6.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yan Valery
≈ 100% Yan Valery · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Yan Valery · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yan Valery · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yan Valery?
By Doppel's fit score, Francesco Mezzoni (Virtus Entella) is the closest profile to Yan Valery, with a 84/100 overall match. Festy Ebosele and Kaine Kesler-Hayden are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yan Valery?
Yes. Francesco Mezzoni (Virtus Entella) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yan Valery?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yan Valery's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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