Players like Ivan Ilić
CM/CDMLecce · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Ilić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ivan Ilić are Imrân Louza, Pablo Torre, Kike Pérez. Doppel rates Imrân Louza (Watford) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charlie Patiño scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ivan Ilić is a creative deep-lying playmaker who excels in dictating the tempo from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his peers, he showcases exceptional vision, evidenced by his remarkable accuracy in crossing and key passes, ranking in the top 3% for both metrics. Despite some injury concerns affecting his availability, his ability to create big chances and maintain high touch volumes makes him a valuable asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ivan Ilić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Ilić
≈ 100% Ivan Ilić · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ivan Ilić · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ivan Ilić · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ivan Ilić?
Statistically, Imrân Louza (Watford) is the closest look-alike to Ivan Ilić — a 84/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Ilić?
By Doppel's fit score, Imrân Louza (Watford) is the closest profile to Ivan Ilić, with a 84/100 overall match. Pablo Torre and Kike Pérez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ivan Ilić?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ivan Ilić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ivan Ilić's 2024/25 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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