Players like Granit Xhaka
CM/CDMSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGranit Xhaka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Granit Xhaka are Joan Jordán, Pepelu, James Ward-Prowse. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Granit Xhaka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 80 | 79 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Granit Xhaka
≈ 100% Granit Xhaka · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Granit Xhaka · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Granit Xhaka · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Granit Xhaka?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Granit Xhaka, with a 84/100 overall match. Pepelu and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Granit Xhaka?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Granit Xhaka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Granit Xhaka'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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