Players like Jannik Vestergaard
CBLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJannik Vestergaard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jannik Vestergaard are Malick Thiaw, Dan Zagadou, Caleb Taylor. Doppel rates Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jannik Vestergaard is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, showcasing elite defensive qualities with a top 3% Sofascore rating among his positional peers. His impressive aerial ability and accuracy in long passing highlight his effectiveness in both defense and initiating attacks. While his injury history raises concerns about reliability, when fit, he remains a crucial asset for any team, demonstrating durability across a significant number of games this season.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jannik Vestergaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jannik Vestergaard
≈ 100% Jannik Vestergaard · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jannik Vestergaard · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jannik Vestergaard · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jannik Vestergaard?
Statistically, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Jannik Vestergaard — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jannik Vestergaard?
By Doppel's fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Jannik Vestergaard, with a 86/100 overall match. Dan Zagadou and Caleb Taylor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jannik Vestergaard?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jannik Vestergaard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jannik Vestergaard'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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