Players like Simon Kjær
CBAC Milan · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Kjær's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simon Kjær are Adrián de la Fuente, Leopold Querfeld, Albian Hajdari. Doppel rates Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) a 83/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mats Hummels scores 81/100 at about €500k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Simon Kjær
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 82 | 83 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 22 | €24m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 80 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Kjær
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Kjær?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Simon Kjær, with a 83/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Albian Hajdari are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simon Kjær?
Yes. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k*.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simon Kjær?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simon Kjær's 2023/24 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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