Players like Jefferson Lerma
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJefferson Lerma's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jefferson Lerma are Pepelu, Wouter Burger, Idrissa Touré. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 81/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 78/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jefferson Lerma
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 87 | 80 |
| 3 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 80 | 78 |
| 7 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 81 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jefferson Lerma
≈ 100% Jefferson Lerma · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jefferson Lerma · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jefferson Lerma · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jefferson Lerma?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Jefferson Lerma, with a 81/100 overall match. Wouter Burger and Idrissa Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jefferson Lerma?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jefferson Lerma?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jefferson Lerma'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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