Players like Anton Stach
CM/CDMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnton Stach's profile ↗
The players most similar to Anton Stach are Ross Barkley, Rodri, Malik Tillman. Doppel rates Ross Barkley (Luton Town) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 84/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Anton Stach is a commanding central midfielder with a defensive mindset, excelling as a ball-winner and disruptor. His elite clearances and strong tackle and interception rates place him in the top 1% and 7% of his positional peers, underscoring his reliability in breaking up opposition play. With only 13 games missed in the last three seasons, he demonstrates durability and consistency, making him a valuable asset in the heart of Leeds United's midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Anton Stach
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anton Stach
≈ 100% Anton Stach · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Anton Stach · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Anton Stach · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anton Stach?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Barkley (Luton Town) is the closest profile to Anton Stach, with a 84/100 overall match. Rodri and Malik Tillman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anton Stach?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anton Stach?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anton Stach'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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