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 (Arminia Bielefeld) 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 October 2026.
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Jakov Medić is a robust defensive specialist, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back with a knack for clearances and goal contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 35% of his peers, he showcases strong defensive instincts, ranking in the top 6% for clearances per 90 and displaying surprising finishing ability for a defender. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only four games in three seasons, ensuring he remains 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↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 34 | €400k | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 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↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 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 closest look-alike to Jakov Medić?
Statistically, Robin Knoche (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest look-alike to Jakov Medić — a 78/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jakov Medić?
By Doppel's fit score, Robin Knoche (Arminia Bielefeld) 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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