Players like Jakov Medić
CBNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJakov Medić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jakov Medić are Robin Knoche, Luken Beitia, Álex Pastor. Doppel rates Robin Knoche (1. FC Nürnberg) a 78/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Pastor scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jakov Medić is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back known for his exceptional ability to clear threats, ranking in the top 6% of his peers. While he contributes to the attack with a commendable goal-scoring record for a defender, his overall quality places him in the bottom 35% of his position. Medić’s durability is a significant asset, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Clearances, Shots, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jakov Medić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Knochesimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 34 | €400k | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jakov Medić
≈ 100% Jakov Medić · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jakov Medić · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jakov Medić · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jakov Medić?
By Doppel's fit score, Robin Knoche (1. FC Nürnberg) is the closest profile to Jakov Medić, with a 78/100 overall match. Luken Beitia and Álex Pastor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jakov Medić?
Yes. Álex Pastor (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jakov Medić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jakov Medić's 2025/26 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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