Players like Juan Jesus
CBSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Jesus's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juan Jesus are Albian Hajdari, Leo Greiml, Timo Hübers. Doppel rates Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) a 79/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Juan Jesus is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional distribution and tactical awareness. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 39% of his peers, he still showcases impressive strengths, particularly in touches and accurate long balls, allowing him to initiate plays from deep. While his aerial duels may not be his forte, his durability and reliability shine through, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juan Jesus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 83 | 79 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 83 | 79 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 4 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 83 | 77 |
| 5 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 83 | 79 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 82 | 76 |
| 8 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 80 | 76 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 80 | 76 |
| 11 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 80 | 76 |
| 12 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 80 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Jesus
≈ 100% Juan Jesus · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Juan Jesus · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Juan Jesus · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Jesus?
By Doppel's fit score, Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Juan Jesus, with a 79/100 overall match. Leo Greiml and Timo Hübers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Jesus?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Jesus?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Jesus's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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