Players like Stefan Leković
CBVillarreal B U23 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Leković's profile ↗
Stefan Leković is a centre-back for Villarreal B U23 in LaLiga 2, with 9 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Leković include Caleb Taylor from Millwall, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Keven Schlotterbeck of VfL Bochum 1848, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar defensive capabilities.
About Stefan Leković
Stefan Leković is an aerially dominant centre-back with a knack for scoring, showcasing his ability as a goal-scoring defender. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 36% of his peers, he stands out in the air, winning 88% of aerial duels, and has contributed three goals this season. His durability is a significant asset, having missed just one game in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline. However, his passing accuracy in the final third could use improvement to enhance his distribution.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stefan Leković
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Chibuike Nwaiwusimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 23 | €9.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Leković
≈ 100% Stefan Leković · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan Leković · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan Leković · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan Leković?
By Doppel's fit score, Keven Schlotterbeck (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Stefan Leković, with a 85/100 overall match. Caleb Taylor and Chibuike Nwaiwu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stefan Leković?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stefan Leković?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stefan Leković'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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