Players like Kristjan Asllani
CDM/CMBeşiktaş JK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristjan Asllani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kristjan Asllani are Gerard Gumbau, Enzo Leopold, Christian Eriksen. Doppel rates Gerard Gumbau (Granada) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Gumbau scores 83/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kristjan Asllani is a deep-lying playmaker with a knack for orchestrating the game from midfield. His exceptional ability to deliver accurate long balls and crosses showcases his vision and distribution skills, placing him in the top 1% and 8% of his positional peers, respectively. Although he may not excel in aerial duels, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable presence in the squad.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Shots. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kristjan Asllani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristjan Asllani
≈ 100% Kristjan Asllani · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kristjan Asllani · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kristjan Asllani · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristjan Asllani?
By Doppel's fit score, Gerard Gumbau (Granada) is the closest profile to Kristjan Asllani, with a 83/100 overall match. Enzo Leopold and Christian Eriksen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kristjan Asllani?
Yes. Gerard Gumbau (Granada) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kristjan Asllani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kristjan Asllani's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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