Players like Jan Elvedi
CB/RBSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Elvedi's profile ↗
Jan Elvedi is a centre-back/right-back for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Elvedi include Matthew Pollock from Watford, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a player like Elvedi.
About Jan Elvedi
Jan Elvedi is a reliable and durable defender, showcasing versatility as both a centre-back and right-back. While his overall quality places him in the bottom 45% of his positional peers, his availability is a strong point, having missed only two games in three seasons. Although he may lack standout strengths, his experience and consistent presence on the pitch make him a dependable option in defensive setups.
Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jan Elvedi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Elvedi
≈ 100% Jan Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Jan Elvedi · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jan Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Elvedi?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Jan Elvedi, with a 82/100 overall match. Alberto Dossena and Gabriele Guarino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Elvedi?
Yes. Matthew Pollock (Watford) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jan Elvedi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jan Elvedi's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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