Players like Ivan Ilić
CM/CDMTorino · 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 September 2026.
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Ivan Ilić is a creative deep-lying playmaker, adept at orchestrating the midfield with precision. His elite ability to deliver accurate crosses and key passes, ranking in the top 3% of his peers, showcases his vision and playmaking prowess, while he consistently creates big chances. Despite some concerns over his injury history, Ilić's overall quality remains impressive, marking him as a valuable asset in Torino's 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 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 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 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 (Swansea City) 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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