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 (Darmstadt 98) 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 September 2026.
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Johan Gastien is a deep-lying playmaker known for his exceptional passing ability and game intelligence. Ranking in the top 1% for accurate long balls, he orchestrates play from deep, while his impressive touch and final-third passing ensure he influences matches despite not contributing goals or assists. At 38, his durability is commendable, having missed only 11 games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in the heart of Clermont Foot's 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↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 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↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Umut Tohumcusimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 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 best replacement for Johan Gastien?
By Doppel's fit score, Andreas Müller (Darmstadt 98) 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 (US Concarneau) 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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