Players like Joško Gvardiol
LB/CBManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoško Gvardiol's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joško Gvardiol are Lewis Dunk, Piero Hincapié, Malick Thiaw. Doppel rates Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joško Gvardiol is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with an exceptional ability to impact the game from deep. His top-tier Sofascore rating highlights him as one of the elite defenders, excelling in accurate final-third passes and maintaining high touches per game, showcasing his involvement in build-up play. While he has faced some injury setbacks, his overall durability this season reflects a reliable presence in Manchester City's backline.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joško Gvardiol
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joško Gvardiol
≈ 100% Joško Gvardiol · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joško Gvardiol · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joško Gvardiol · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joško Gvardiol?
Statistically, Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest look-alike to Joško Gvardiol — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joško Gvardiol?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Joško Gvardiol, with a 86/100 overall match. Piero Hincapié and Malick Thiaw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joško Gvardiol?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joško Gvardiol?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joško Gvardiol's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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