Players like Jan Bednarek
CBFC Porto · 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 October 2026.
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Jan Bednarek is a ball-playing centre-back known for his composure and distribution, excelling in touches and accurate final-third passes. With an elite Sofascore rating placing him in the top 2% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional reliability and quality on the ball. While he may not dominate in duels, his ability to orchestrate from the back makes him a vital asset for FC Porto, and his durability over the past three seasons further underscores his importance in the squad.
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 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 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 closest look-alike to Jan Bednarek?
Statistically, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) is the closest look-alike to Jan Bednarek — a 83/100 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 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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