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 October 2026.
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Josip Brekalo is a dynamic attacking midfielder, showcasing a blend of aerial prowess and finishing ability that makes him a constant threat in the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 44% of his positional peers, he excels in key passes and successful dribbles, demonstrating his knack for creating opportunities. Remarkably durable, he has missed only four games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | SSC Napoli | 27 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | Lille | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | €37m | 90 | 84 |
| 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, Non-penalty goals /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 closest look-alike to Josip Brekalo?
Statistically, Malick Fofana (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest look-alike to Josip Brekalo — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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