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 Pepelu, Abdoulaye Touré, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 79/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 76/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Julian Weigl
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 78 | 76 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 74 | 76 |
| 5 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 80 | 75 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 82 | 75 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 79 | 75 |
| 9 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 83 | 75 |
| 11 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €4.8m | 80 | 74 |
| 12 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 77 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Weigl
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julian Weigl?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Julian Weigl, with a 79/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Touré and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julian Weigl?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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