Players like Jaka Bijol
CBLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaka Bijol's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jaka Bijol are Alberto Dossena, Leopold Querfeld, Dean Huijsen. Doppel rates Alberto Dossena (Cagliari) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jaka Bijol is a commanding ball-playing centre-back who excels in aerial duels and distributing accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to dictate play from the back. His Sofascore rating places him in the top tier of defenders, underlining his overall quality and reliability when fit, despite a history of injury setbacks. Bijol's impressive clearance and duel-winning stats highlight his defensive prowess, making him a vital asset in any backline.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jaka Bijol
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jaka Bijol
≈ 100% Jaka Bijol · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jaka Bijol · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jaka Bijol · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jaka Bijol?
By Doppel's fit score, Alberto Dossena (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Jaka Bijol, with a 85/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Dean Huijsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jaka Bijol?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jaka Bijol?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jaka Bijol'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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