Players like Joel Ndala
LWSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Ndala's profile ↗
Joel Ndala is a left winger for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Ndala include Rocco Vata from Watford, with a fit score of 74/100, and Darko Churlinov of Kocaelispor, who has a fit score of 73/100. Each of these players shares a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar talents.
About Joel Ndala
Joel Ndala is a dynamic dribbling winger, showcasing his ability to take on defenders with flair, as evidenced by his top 24% ranking in successful dribbles per 90 minutes. While still finding his footing in the Championship, his overall performance indicates room for growth, particularly in creating goal-scoring opportunities. Nevertheless, his reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed only a handful of matches over the last three seasons, making him a player to watch as he develops.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Clearances. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joel Ndala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darko Churlinovsimilar↗ | Kocaelispor | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 73 |
| 2 | Rocco Vatasimilar↗ | Watford | 21 | €1.7m | 89 | 74 |
| 3 | Charalampos Makridissimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 30 | €400k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Salim El Jebarisimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Konrad de la Fuentesimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Óscar Pereasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Malcom Aressimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €1.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Ilyes Hamachesimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 23 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Yusuf Kabadayisimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 22 | €1.3m | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Stefan Mitrovićsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | €900k | 85 | 74 |
| 11 | Kialy Abdoul Konesimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 29 | €800k | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Jackson Mulekasimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 27 | €2.9m | 82 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Ndala
≈ 100% Joel Ndala · medium reliability
≈ 100% Joel Ndala · medium reliability
≈ 100% Joel Ndala · strong: Clearances, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Ndala?
By Doppel's fit score, Darko Churlinov (Kocaelispor) is the closest profile to Joel Ndala, with a 73/100 overall match. Rocco Vata and Charalampos Makridis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Ndala?
Yes. Charalampos Makridis (Preußen Münster) plays a similar left winger role and rates 76/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joel Ndala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joel Ndala's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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