Who should replace Valentin Jacob?
LW/CAMAnnecy FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Jacob's profile ↗
Valentin Jacob is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Annecy FC in Ligue 2, with 27 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Jacob, Jens Castrop from 1. FC Nürnberg and Tim Rossmann from Fortuna Düsseldorf both present strong tactical fits with scores of 78/100, while Manolo Portanova and Cedric Teguia follow closely with fit scores of 77/100.
Best replacements for Valentin Jacob
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 23 | €9.3m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Cedric Teguiasimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 25 | €800k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Tim Rossmannsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Natan Girmasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | João Marquessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Íñigo Cordobasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Ange Tiasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 20 | n/a | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentin Jacob
≈ 100% Valentin Jacob · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Valentin Jacob · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Valentin Jacob · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentin Jacob?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jens Castrop (1. FC Nürnberg) does the closest job to Valentin Jacob, at 93/100 on profile. Manolo Portanova and Cedric Teguia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Valentin Jacob?
Yes — Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Valentin Jacob?
Doppel learns Valentin Jacob's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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