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 Johan Manzambi, Rolando Mandragora, Corentin Tolisso. Doppel rates Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Casemiro scores 83/100 at about €5.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Jens Stage is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing an elite ability to contribute in the final third with an impressive scoring record. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 16% of his positional peers, underlining his quality. With a remarkable knack for finishing and winning aerial duels, he consistently impacts games, having missed only 12 matches over the last three seasons, highlighting his durability and reliability.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jens Stage
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Stage
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jens Stage?
Statistically, Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) is the closest look-alike to Jens Stage — a 85/100 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 Jens Stage?
By Doppel's fit score, Johan Manzambi (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Jens Stage, with a 85/100 overall match. Rolando Mandragora and Corentin Tolisso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jens Stage?
Yes. Casemiro (Manchester United) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €5.5m.
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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