Dejan Ljubičić alternatives
CM/CDMFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDejan Ljubičić's profile ↗
Dejan Ljubičić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, with 15 appearances, 4 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ljubičić, consider Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen, who boasts a fit score of 89/100 and a market value of €1m, or Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 89 |
| 3 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 87 |
| 5 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dejan Ljubičić
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dejan Ljubičić?
Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 87/100 match to Dejan Ljubičić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dejan Ljubičić?
Levi Smans offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Dejan Ljubičić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Dejan Ljubičić's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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