Players like Stefan Džodić
CM/CDMAlmería · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Džodić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stefan Džodić are Peru Nolaskoain, Julian Niehues, Titouan Thomas. Doppel rates Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Titouan Thomas scores 80/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Stefan Džodić
Stefan Džodić is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and providing crucial defensive cover. With a Sofascore rating in the top 42% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, particularly in winning headers and making clearances. While his playmaking contributions may be limited, his ability to disrupt opposition attacks and maintain a physical presence makes him a valuable asset, despite some concerns over his injury history.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stefan Džodić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Džodić
≈ 100% Stefan Džodić · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Stefan Džodić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan Džodić · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan Džodić?
By Doppel's fit score, Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) is the closest profile to Stefan Džodić, with a 80/100 overall match. Julian Niehues and Titouan Thomas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stefan Džodić?
Yes. Titouan Thomas (Stade Lavallois) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stefan Džodić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stefan Džodić'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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