Players like Julien Masson
CM/CDMValenciennes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Masson's profile ↗
Julien Masson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Valenciennes in Ligue 2, having made 32 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Masson include Ibrahim Fofana from Amiens SC, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Abdoulaye Kanté from Troyes, with a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable players are Nordin Bukala of FC Volendam and Allan Ackra of Clermont Foot, both playing in similar roles within their respective leagues.
About Julien Masson
Julien Masson is a reliable defensive midfielder, known for his durability and work ethic. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a dependable presence in the squad. However, his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, indicating limited impact in offensive phases, particularly in creating chances or delivering key passes. While he may not shine in terms of creativity, his consistency makes him a steady option in midfield.
Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julien Masson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Íñigo Sáinz-Mazasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Federico Zucconsimilar↗ | Cosenza | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Masson
≈ 100% Julien Masson · low reliability
≈ 100% Julien Masson · medium reliability
≈ 100% Julien Masson · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julien Masson?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibrahim Fofana (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Julien Masson, with a 80/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Kanté and Nordin Bukala are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julien Masson?
Yes. Nordin Bukala (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julien Masson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julien Masson's 2023/24 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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