Players like Anthony Jung
CB/LM/RBSC Freiburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnthony Jung's profile ↗
The players most similar to Anthony Jung are David Affengruber, Diego Murillo, Álex Martín. Doppel rates David Affengruber (Elche) a 76/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Anthony Jung is a versatile centre-back with a penchant for contributing from the left flank, showcasing a solid mix of defensive prowess and distribution skills. His elite touch frequency and accuracy in long balls underline his ability to transition play effectively, while his aerial strength offers reliability in defense. Despite a lower output in goal contributions, his durability is commendable, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not dominate in creating chances, his overall presence remains valuable for SC Freiburg.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Anthony Jung
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 25 | €18m | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 76 |
| 3 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 6 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 76 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 83 | 76 |
| 9 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 83 | 76 |
| 10 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 83 | 75 |
| 11 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 82 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anthony Jung
≈ 100% Anthony Jung · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Anthony Jung · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Anthony Jung · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anthony Jung?
By Doppel's fit score, David Affengruber (Elche) is the closest profile to Anthony Jung, with a 76/100 overall match. Diego Murillo and Álex Martín are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anthony Jung?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anthony Jung?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anthony Jung's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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