Players like Joel Ndala
LWSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Ndala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joel Ndala are Darko Churlinov, Rocco Vata, Charalampos Makridis. Doppel rates Darko Churlinov (Kocaelispor) a 73/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charalampos Makridis scores 76/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joel Ndala is a dynamic dribbling winger, showcasing his ability to take on defenders with successful dribbles in the top 24% of his peers. Despite his low overall Sofascore rating, he has demonstrated resilience and durability, missing only 10 games over three seasons. While his offensive output has been limited, his work rate defensively, highlighted by clearances in the top 26%, suggests potential for development in a more complete game.
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↗ | SC Cambuur | 23 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Yusuf Kabadayisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 22 | €1.3m | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Stefan Mitrovićsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €900k | 85 | 74 |
| 11 | Kialy Abdoul Konesimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 29 | €800k | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Anthony Musabasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 26 | €7.5m | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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Strengths: Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joel Ndala?
Statistically, Darko Churlinov (Kocaelispor) is the closest look-alike to Joel Ndala — a 73/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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