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 September 2026.
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Jannik Vestergaard is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, demonstrating elite quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers. His impressive aerial ability and accurate long balls showcase his strength in both defending and initiating attacks from deep. While he has missed a notable number of games due to injuries, his durability in this season highlights his capacity to contribute consistently when fit.
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↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
* 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 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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