Who should replace Joakim Mæhle?
LB/LMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoakim Mæhle's profile ↗
Joakim Mæhle is a left-back/left midfielder for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, having made 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Mæhle, Kevin Paredes of FC Utrecht stands out with a fit score of 90/100, while Ismail Jakobs from Galatasaray also offers a strong tactical match with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Brownsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €46m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 93 | 90 |
| 5 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joakim Mæhle
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joakim Mæhle?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Joakim Mæhle, at 95/100 on profile. Nathaniel Brown and Ismail Jakobs follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joakim Mæhle?
Yes — Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.9m, a 90/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joakim Mæhle?
Doppel learns Joakim Mæhle's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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