Players like Klaus Gjasula
CM/CDM/CBDarmstadt 98 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKlaus Gjasula's profile ↗
The players most similar to Klaus Gjasula are Rio Hillen, Teo Quintero, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Klaus Gjasula embodies the archetype of a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in disrupting opposition play and winning duels. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 5% of his peers, his standout strengths in accurate long balls and defensive actions showcase his ability to control the game from deep. With only 14 games missed in the last three seasons, Gjasula is a durable presence on the pitch, providing reliability and experience to Darmstadt 98's midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Klaus Gjasula
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Klaus Gjasula
≈ 100% Klaus Gjasula · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Klaus Gjasula · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Klaus Gjasula · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Klaus Gjasula?
By Doppel's fit score, Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Klaus Gjasula, with a 81/100 overall match. Teo Quintero and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Klaus Gjasula?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Klaus Gjasula?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Klaus Gjasula's 2023/24 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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