Players like Josip Brekalo
LW/CAMHertha BSC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosip Brekalo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josip Brekalo are Malick Fofana, Ivan Brnić, Noa Lang. Doppel rates Malick Fofana (Olympique Lyonnais) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ivan Brnić scores 84/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Josip Brekalo is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his ability to impact games with skillful dribbling and precise finishing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and creates chances through key passes, making him a valuable asset in the final third. Remarkably durable, he has missed only four games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. Brekalo's blend of attacking prowess and consistency makes him a key player for Hertha BSC.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josip Brekalo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €37m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josip Brekalo
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josip Brekalo?
By Doppel's fit score, Malick Fofana (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest profile to Josip Brekalo, with a 84/100 overall match. Ivan Brnić and Noa Lang are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josip Brekalo?
Yes. Ivan Brnić (Başakşehir FK) plays a similar left winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josip Brekalo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josip Brekalo's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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