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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 October 2026.

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About Klaus Gjasula

Klaus Gjasula is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his aggressive ball-winning ability and exceptional passing range. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 5% of his positional peers, he excels in tackling and interceptions, ranking in the top 3% for both metrics, showcasing his reliability in breaking up opposition play. Despite limited offensive contributions, his durability is commendable, having missed just 14 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his importance to Darmstadt’s midfield stability.

Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Klaus Gjasula

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Rio Hillensimilar↗NAC Breda23€700k9281
2Teo Quinterosimilar↗Sparta Rotterdam27€1.2m9280
3Philipp Sandersimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach28€4.2m9182
4Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗KAA Gent21€2.7m9179
5Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗Fortuna Sittard24€600k9180
6Reece Burkesimilar↗Charlton Athletic30€1.0m9180
7Honest Ahanorsimilar↗Crystal Palace18€31m9081
8Chris Richardssimilar↗Crystal Palace26€25m9079
9Ben Godfreysimilar↗Sheffield United28€4.7m9080
10Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗Fortuna Düsseldorf25€1.6m8981
11Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗Granada35€300k8980
12Lucas Robertonesimilar↗Almería29€1.9m8880

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Klaus Gjasula

1. Rio HillenNAC Breda81/100

≈ 100% Klaus Gjasula · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90

2. Teo QuinteroSparta Rotterdam80/100

≈ 100% Klaus Gjasula · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90

3. Philipp SanderBorussia M'gladbach82/100

≈ 100% Klaus Gjasula · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won %

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Klaus Gjasula?

Statistically, Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) is the closest look-alike to Klaus Gjasula — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.

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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