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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 September 2026.

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About Klaus Gjasula

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

#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
5Reece Burkesimilar↗Luton Town30€1.0m9180
6Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗Fortuna Sittard24€600k9180
7Honest Ahanorsimilar↗Atalanta18€31m9080
8Chris Richardssimilar↗Crystal Palace26€25m9079
9Ben Godfreysimilar↗Everton28€4.7m9080
10Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗PEC Zwolle25€1.6m8981
11Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗Cádiz35€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 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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