Players like Dejan Ljubičić
CM/CDMFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDejan Ljubičić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dejan Ljubičić are John Swift, Husseyn Chakroun, Gustavo Hamer. Doppel rates John Swift (Portsmouth) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 87/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Dejan Ljubičić is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to generate chances from midfield with impressive metrics in big chances created and key passes. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 44% of his positional peers, his reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed only 14 games in the last three seasons. Though finishing isn't his strong suit, his vision and passing ability make him a crucial link in Schalke's midfield, capable of orchestrating attacks and contributing to the team's offensive play.
Strengths: Big chances created, Shots, Key passes. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dejan Ljubičić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 89 |
| 6 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 89 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dejan Ljubičić
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Dejan Ljubičić · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dejan Ljubičić?
Statistically, John Swift (Portsmouth) is the closest look-alike to Dejan Ljubičić — a 87/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dejan Ljubičić?
By Doppel's fit score, John Swift (Portsmouth) is the closest profile to Dejan Ljubičić, with a 87/100 overall match. Husseyn Chakroun and Gustavo Hamer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dejan Ljubičić?
Yes. John Swift (Portsmouth) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dejan Ljubičić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dejan Ljubičić'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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