Players like Julian Weigl
CDM/CMBorussia M'gladbach · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Weigl's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julian Weigl are José Ángel Jurado, Carlo Sickinger, Stanko Jurić. Doppel rates José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) a 77/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, José Ángel Jurado scores 77/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Julian Weigl is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and defensive solidity, making him a reliable anchor in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and making clearances, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in the last three seasons. While he may not be the most creative playmaker, his strengths lie in providing a strong defensive foundation for his team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Touches. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julian Weigl
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Weigl
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julian Weigl?
By Doppel's fit score, José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Julian Weigl, with a 77/100 overall match. Carlo Sickinger and Stanko Jurić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julian Weigl?
Yes. José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julian Weigl?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julian Weigl's 2024/25 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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