Players like Jan Bednarek
CBSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Bednarek's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jan Bednarek are Virgil van Dijk, Leo Østigård, Antonio Raíllo. Doppel rates Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jan Bednarek is a ball-playing centre-back known for his composure and passing ability. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 2% of his positional peers, he excels at initiating attacks with accurate final-third passes and maintains a high volume of touches per game. While he may not dominate in duels, his reliability is underscored by having missed only 11 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable and dependable presence in defence.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jan Bednarek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Bednarek
≈ 100% Jan Bednarek · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jan Bednarek · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jan Bednarek · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Bednarek?
By Doppel's fit score, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) is the closest profile to Jan Bednarek, with a 83/100 overall match. Leo Østigård and Antonio Raíllo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Bednarek?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jan Bednarek?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jan Bednarek's 2025/26 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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