Players like Vanja Milinković-Savić
GKSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVanja Milinković-Savić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Vanja Milinković-Savić are Timo Jansink, Iñaki Peña, Ørjan Nyland. Doppel rates Timo Jansink (Heracles Almelo) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Jansink scores 87/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Vanja Milinković-Savić is an elite ball-playing goalkeeper, excelling in both shot-stopping and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his position, he showcases remarkable accuracy in final-third passing and a high save percentage, underscoring his ability to control games from the back. His reliability is evident, having missed only 10 matches in three seasons, making him a durable and dependable presence for Napoli, though he could improve in aerial duels.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Sofascore rating. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vanja Milinković-Savić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Ørjan Nylandsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 36 | €800k | 95 | 83 |
| 4 | Daniel Iversensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €2.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Nicolas Schmidsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €1.9m | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Jankat Yılmazsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 93 | 92 |
| 9 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 30 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vanja Milinković-Savić
≈ 100% Vanja Milinković-Savić · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Vanja Milinković-Savić · strong: Touches, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Vanja Milinković-Savić · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Vanja Milinković-Savić?
Statistically, Timo Jansink (Heracles Almelo) is the closest look-alike to Vanja Milinković-Savić — a 87/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Vanja Milinković-Savić?
By Doppel's fit score, Timo Jansink (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Vanja Milinković-Savić, with a 87/100 overall match. Iñaki Peña and Ørjan Nyland are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vanja Milinković-Savić?
Yes. Timo Jansink (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 87/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vanja Milinković-Savić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vanja Milinković-Savić's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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