Players like Kristjan Asllani
CDM/CMAl-Jazira · 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 (Rayo Vallecano) 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 October 2026.
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Kristjan Asllani is a deep-lying playmaker known for his exceptional passing range, ranking in the top 1% for accurate long balls among his peers. Despite an overall quality rating in the bottom 22%, his ability to deliver precise crosses and maintain high touch volume showcases his potential to dictate play from midfield. With impressive durability, missing only four games in the last three seasons, he offers reliability in the engine room, though his aerial presence remains a notable area for improvement.
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↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 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↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 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↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Kristjan Asllani?
Statistically, Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest look-alike to Kristjan Asllani — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kristjan Asllani?
By Doppel's fit score, Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) 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 (Rayo Vallecano) 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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