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, Malik Tillman, Joey Veerman. Doppel rates Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) 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 October 2026.
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Anton Stach is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his aggressive pressing and exceptional ability to break up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his positional peers, he excels in clearances, tackles, and aerial duels, making him a stalwart in the heart of midfield. While his finishing leaves room for improvement, his reliability is evident, having missed only 13 games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a key asset for Leeds United.
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↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
* 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: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Anton Stach · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Anton Stach?
Statistically, Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) is the closest look-alike to Anton Stach — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Anton Stach?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Anton Stach, with a 84/100 overall match. Malik Tillman and Joey Veerman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anton Stach?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) 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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