Players like Jonas Harder
CM/CDMPadova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonas Harder's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jonas Harder are Julian Niehues, Santiago Castañeda, Noe Lebreton. Doppel rates Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adam Carlén scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of August 2026.
About Jonas Harder
Jonas Harder profiles as a gritty defensive midfielder, showcasing a strong defensive presence with impressive clearance stats, placing him in the top 12% of his peers. Despite his solid tackling and ability to disrupt opposition play, his contributions in attack remain limited, reflected in lower output for chances created and final-third passes. With just 10 games missed over the last three seasons, Harder is a durable option in midfield, ready to anchor play and protect the backline.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonas Harder
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonas Harder
≈ 100% Jonas Harder · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jonas Harder · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jonas Harder · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonas Harder?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest profile to Jonas Harder, with a 80/100 overall match. Santiago Castañeda and Noe Lebreton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonas Harder?
Yes. Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonas Harder?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonas Harder'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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