Players like Ilija Nestorovski
STAscoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlija Nestorovski's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ilija Nestorovski are Frank Magri, Juanmi Latasa, Josh Coburn. Doppel rates Frank Magri (Toulouse) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luka Kulenović scores 78/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Ilija Nestorovski
Ilija Nestorovski is a seasoned target man, excelling in aerial duels and pressing from the front with his ability to win possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 47% of his peers, he showcases solid overall quality, contributing experience and reliability to Ascoli's attack. While his dribbling and creativity may not be his forte, Nestorovski's durability is notable, having missed only 16 games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ilija Nestorovski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Josh Coburnsimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €7.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Christoph Dafernersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 28 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Paris FC | 25 | €5.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilija Nestorovski
≈ 100% Ilija Nestorovski · medium reliability
≈ 100% Ilija Nestorovski · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ilija Nestorovski · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilija Nestorovski?
By Doppel's fit score, Frank Magri (Toulouse) is the closest profile to Ilija Nestorovski, with a 80/100 overall match. Juanmi Latasa and Josh Coburn are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ilija Nestorovski?
Yes. Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ilija Nestorovski?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ilija Nestorovski's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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