Players like Jack Stephens
CB/LBSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJack Stephens's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jack Stephens are Nick Viergever, Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Chancel Mbemba. Doppel rates Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jack Stephens is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in his ability to influence play from the back, demonstrated by his impressive touches per 90 minutes, placing him in the top 27% of his peers. While he may struggle in duels and aerial contests, his overall quality remains solid, ranking in the top 45% among positional counterparts. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, as he has missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Touches. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jack Stephens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jack Stephens
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jack Stephens?
Statistically, Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) is the closest look-alike to Jack Stephens — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jack Stephens?
By Doppel's fit score, Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Jack Stephens, with a 84/100 overall match. Nikolai Soyset Hopland and Chancel Mbemba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jack Stephens?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jack Stephens?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jack Stephens'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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