Players like Jacob Wright
CM/CDMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJacob Wright's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jacob Wright are Samu, Adil Aouchiche, Bruno Zapelli. Doppel rates Samu (Vizela) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thom Haye scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jacob Wright
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 85 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 10 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jacob Wright
≈ 100% Jacob Wright · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jacob Wright · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jacob Wright · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jacob Wright?
By Doppel's fit score, Samu (Vizela) is the closest profile to Jacob Wright, with a 86/100 overall match. Adil Aouchiche and Bruno Zapelli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jacob Wright?
Yes. Thom Haye (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jacob Wright?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jacob Wright's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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