Players like Leon Jensen
CM/CDMHertha BSC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeon Jensen's profile ↗
Leon Jensen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, where he has made 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Jensen include Yassine Titraoui from RC Sporting Charleroi, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Dirk Wanner Proper from NEC Nijmegen, with a fit score of 80/100.
About Leon Jensen
Leon Jensen is a composed deep-lying playmaker, excelling in distributing the ball with precision, as evidenced by his elite long-pass accuracy in the top 9% of his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 28% of positional competitors, he combines reliability with a knack for scoring, contributing 4 goals this season. While he may not be a defensive disruptor in the attacking third, his durability is notable, missing only 18 games over the past three seasons, making him a dependable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leon Jensen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Lewis O'Briensimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.2m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Jensen
≈ 100% Leon Jensen · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Leon Jensen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Leon Jensen · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leon Jensen?
By Doppel's fit score, Yassine Titraoui (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Leon Jensen, with a 81/100 overall match. Dirk Wanner Proper and Darko Nejašmić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leon Jensen?
Yes. Frederik Schmahl (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leon Jensen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leon Jensen's 2024/25 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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