Players like Jens Stage
CM/CDMSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJens Stage's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jens Stage are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Paul Nebel. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 86/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jens Stage
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €53m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Stage
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jens Stage?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Jens Stage, with a 86/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Paul Nebel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jens Stage?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jens Stage?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jens Stage'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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