Players like Jack Taylor
CM/CDMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJack Taylor's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jack Taylor are Noah Naujoks, Gjivai Zechiël, Kristian Hlynsson. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 86/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ulrik Mathisen scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jack Taylor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 86 | 85 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 86 | 84 |
| 8 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 84 | 84 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jack Taylor
≈ 100% Jack Taylor · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jack Taylor · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jack Taylor · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jack Taylor?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Jack Taylor, with a 86/100 overall match. Gjivai Zechiël and Kristian Hlynsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jack Taylor?
Yes. Ulrik Mathisen (SK Brann) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jack Taylor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jack Taylor's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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