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, Yannick Leliendal. Doppel rates Orest Lebedenko (Vizela) 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 September 2026.
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Jon Balda is a dynamic, attacking left-back who thrives on contributing to the offensive phase, as indicated by his impressive shooting and dribbling stats. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 28% of his positional peers, his ability to deliver accurate long balls and maintain durability with no games missed over three seasons showcases his reliability. While he may need to improve his final-third involvement, his blend of defensive clearances and attacking intent makes him a valuable asset on the flank.
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↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 86 | 81 |
* 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: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jon Balda?
By Doppel's fit score, Orest Lebedenko (Vizela) is the closest profile to Jon Balda, with a 81/100 overall match. Kaiki and Yannick Leliendal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jon Balda?
Yes. Orest Lebedenko (Vizela) 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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