Players like Jonny Evans
CBManchester United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonny Evans's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jonny Evans are Abdulay Juma Bah, Marco Rente, Matt Doherty. Doppel rates Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) a 78/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jonny Evans embodies the archetype of an aggressive front-foot defender, showcasing excellent tackling and interception abilities that place him in the top 12% of his positional peers. Although his overall quality ranks in the lower percentiles, his experience is invaluable, particularly in duels and ball progression, where he demonstrates an ability to contribute with key passes. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Touches. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonny Evans
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 20 | €10m | 87 | 78 |
| 2 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 4 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 82 | 79 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 82 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonny Evans
≈ 100% Jonny Evans · strong: Clearances, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jonny Evans · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Jonny Evans · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jonny Evans?
Statistically, Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) is the closest look-alike to Jonny Evans — a 78/100 profile match (87/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jonny Evans?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdulay Juma Bah (Nice) is the closest profile to Jonny Evans, with a 78/100 overall match. Marco Rente and Matt Doherty are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonny Evans?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonny Evans?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonny Evans's 2023/24 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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