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, Thiago Ojeda. 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 November 2026.
Building your XI? Put Justin Smith in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Justin Smith
Justin Smith is a resilient, defensive-minded central midfielder, excelling in aerial duels, where he ranks in the top 25% of his peers. His durability stands out, with no missed games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his offensive contributions in terms of key passes and shots are limited, his ability to win headers and maintain presence in midfield makes him a solid option for teams needing stability and defensive support.
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 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | SC Farense | 22 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 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 · 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 %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Justin Smith?
Statistically, Javi Villar (Albacete Balompié) is the closest look-alike to Justin Smith — a 80/100 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 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 Thiago Ojeda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Justin Smith?
Yes. Joseph N'Duquidi (SC Farense) 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →