Players like Joel Bagan
LBCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Bagan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joel Bagan are Lukas Willen, Matthieu Huard, Julio Alonso. Doppel rates Lukas Willen (SV Zulte Waregem) a 77/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Coleen Louis scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Joel Bagan
Joel Bagan is a robust, defensively-minded left-back known for his reliability and ability to clear danger, ranking in the top 14% for clearances among his peers. His accurate long balls also highlight his capability to initiate play from the back, making him a valuable asset in defensive transitions. Despite a limited offensive contribution, Bagan's durability shines through with no missed games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joel Bagan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Willensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €600k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Matthieu Huardsimilar↗ | Ajaccio | 28 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Julio Alonsosimilar↗ | Huesca | 28 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Coleen Louissimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €100k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Giovanni Bonfantisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Luca Ittersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | William Biandasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 26 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Bagan
≈ 100% Joel Bagan · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
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≈ 100% Joel Bagan · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Bagan?
By Doppel's fit score, Lukas Willen (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Joel Bagan, with a 77/100 overall match. Matthieu Huard and Julio Alonso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Bagan?
Yes. Coleen Louis (Amiens SC) plays a similar left back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joel Bagan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joel Bagan'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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