Players like Johan Gastien
CM/CDMClermont Foot · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Gastien's profile ↗
The players most similar to Johan Gastien are Andreas Müller, Matias Siltanen, Alexandre Phliponeau. Doppel rates Andreas Müller (Karlsruher SC) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexandre Phliponeau scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Johan Gastien is a skilled deep-lying playmaker whose game revolves around orchestrating midfield dynamics with precision. With an impressive ability to deliver accurate long balls and maintain high touch volumes, he excels in controlling the tempo and distributing the ball effectively, ranking in the top 1% for long passes. At 38, he remains a durable presence, missing just 11 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Johan Gastien
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | Troyes | 26 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Umut Tohumcusimilar↗ | Red Bull Salzburg | 22 | €3.2m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Gastien
≈ 100% Johan Gastien · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Johan Gastien · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Johan Gastien · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Johan Gastien?
Statistically, Andreas Müller (Karlsruher SC) is the closest look-alike to Johan Gastien — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Johan Gastien?
By Doppel's fit score, Andreas Müller (Karlsruher SC) is the closest profile to Johan Gastien, with a 80/100 overall match. Matias Siltanen and Alexandre Phliponeau are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Johan Gastien?
Yes. Alexandre Phliponeau (Troyes) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Johan Gastien?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Johan Gastien's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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