Players like Justin Smith
CMSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJustin Smith's profile ↗
The players most similar to Justin Smith are Javi Villar, Jocelyn Janneh, Joseph N'Duquidi. Doppel rates Javi Villar (Albacete Balompié) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joseph N'Duquidi scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of August 2026.
About Justin Smith
Justin Smith is a reliable, industrious central midfielder known for his aerial prowess, ranking in the top 25% for duels won. While his offensive contributions may be lacking, his durability shines through with no missed games over the past three seasons, showcasing his dependability on the pitch. Currently, he sits in the bottom 17% of his positional peers, indicating he may need to elevate his overall impact to become a more influential player in the midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Justin Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Justin Smith
≈ 100% Justin Smith · medium reliability
≈ 100% Justin Smith · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Justin Smith · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Justin Smith?
By Doppel's fit score, Javi Villar (Albacete Balompié) is the closest profile to Justin Smith, with a 80/100 overall match. Jocelyn Janneh and Joseph N'Duquidi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Justin Smith?
Yes. Joseph N'Duquidi (Amiens SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Justin Smith?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Justin Smith'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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