Players like Jon Balda
LBReal Sociedad B · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJon Balda's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jon Balda are Orest Lebedenko, Kaiki, Liberato Cacace. Doppel rates Orest Lebedenko (Vitória SC) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Orest Lebedenko scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jon Balda is an energetic left-back known for his attacking contributions and defensive resilience. Although his overall quality ranks in the bottom 29% of his positional peers, he excels in shots and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to impact the game from deep. With impressive durability, having missed no games over the past three seasons, Balda remains a reliable presence on the flank, though he could improve his final-third accuracy to enhance his overall effectiveness.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jon Balda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 28 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €33m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 23 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Javi Lópezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €5.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jon Balda
≈ 100% Jon Balda · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Jon Balda · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jon Balda · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jon Balda?
Statistically, Orest Lebedenko (Vitória SC) is the closest look-alike to Jon Balda — a 81/100 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 Jon Balda?
By Doppel's fit score, Orest Lebedenko (Vitória SC) is the closest profile to Jon Balda, with a 81/100 overall match. Kaiki and Liberato Cacace are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jon Balda?
Yes. Orest Lebedenko (Vitória SC) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jon Balda?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jon Balda's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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