Who should replace Mark Sykes?
RM/RWBristol City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMark Sykes's profile ↗
Mark Sykes is a right midfielder/right winger for Bristol City in the Championship, having made 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Sykes, players like Jan Uwe Thielmann from 1. FC Köln, with a fit score of 78/100, and Kenneth Mamah from CD Castellón, who boasts a fit score of 79/100, offer strong tactical alternatives.
Best replacements for Mark Sykes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Jan Uwe Thielmannsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €4.5m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Simone Zanonsimilar↗ | Carrarese | 25 | €2.3m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Kenneth Mamahsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 28 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Rigoberto Rivassimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €1.2m | 92 | 76 |
| 6 | Tatsuhiro Sakamotosimilar↗ | Coventry City | 30 | €4.3m | 91 | 76 |
| 7 | Luca Vignalisimilar↗ | Spezia | 30 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Salvatore Molinasimilar↗ | Südtirol | 34 | €300k | 91 | 76 |
| 9 | Abu Kamarasimilar↗ | Hull City | 23 | €2.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Lorenzo Dickmannsimilar↗ | Brescia | 30 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Camiel Neghlisimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €5.3m | 90 | 76 |
| 12 | Alessandro Di Pardosimilar↗ | Modena | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mark Sykes
≈ 100% Mark Sykes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mark Sykes · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mark Sykes · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mark Sykes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Antoine Hainaut (Venezia) does the closest job to Mark Sykes, at 93/100 on profile. Jan Uwe Thielmann and Simone Zanon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mark Sykes?
Yes — Luca Vignali (Spezia) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mark Sykes?
Doppel learns Mark Sykes's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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