Players like Jackson Irvine
CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJackson Irvine's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jackson Irvine are Lewis Miley, Gvidas Gineitis, Rocco Reitz. Doppel rates Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jan Schöppner scores 81/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Jackson Irvine is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for disrupting opposition play and contributing creatively from deep. His elite aerial ability and strong tackling make him a formidable presence in midfield, while his capacity to create big chances showcases his versatility. Despite some injury concerns and limited goal-scoring, his overall quality remains solid, placing him in the top 45% of his positional peers. With 29 appearances this season, Irvine proves to be a reliable option for FC St. Pauli.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Big chances created. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jackson Irvine
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jackson Irvine
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jackson Irvine · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jackson Irvine?
Statistically, Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Jackson Irvine — a 81/100 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 Jackson Irvine?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Jackson Irvine, with a 81/100 overall match. Gvidas Gineitis and Rocco Reitz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jackson Irvine?
Yes. Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jackson Irvine?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jackson Irvine'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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