Players like Denis Huseinbašić
CM/CDM1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenis Huseinbašić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Denis Huseinbašić are Pepelu, Joan Jordán, Abdoulaye Touré. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 77/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 75/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Denis Huseinbašić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 77 | 77 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 77 | 75 |
| 4 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 84 | 75 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 77 | 75 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 77 | 75 |
| 8 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 78 | 74 |
| 9 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 82 | 74 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 75 | 74 |
| 11 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 72 | 74 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 79 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denis Huseinbašić
≈ 100% Denis Huseinbašić · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Denis Huseinbašić · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Denis Huseinbašić · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denis Huseinbašić?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Denis Huseinbašić, with a 77/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Abdoulaye Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Denis Huseinbašić?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Denis Huseinbašić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Denis Huseinbašić'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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