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 October 2026.
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Yan Valery is an attack-minded right-back with a keen eye for goal and a knack for creating big chances, showcasing his potential as an offensive threat from the back. Currently rated in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, his finishing and dribbling stand out, making him a valuable asset in the attacking third. With only seven games missed over the last three seasons, he has proven to be a reliable presence on the pitch, despite needing to sharpen his defensive distribution.
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 | 83 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Yan Valery?
Statistically, Francesco Mezzoni (Virtus Entella) is the closest look-alike to Yan Valery — a 84/100 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 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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