Players like Curtis Jones
CM/CDMLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCurtis Jones's profile ↗
The players most similar to Curtis Jones are Romano Schmid, İlkay Gündoğan, Kevin Stöger. Doppel rates Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, İlkay Gündoğan scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Curtis Jones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 83 | 83 |
| 9 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €87m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Curtis Jones
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Curtis Jones?
By Doppel's fit score, Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) is the closest profile to Curtis Jones, with a 85/100 overall match. İlkay Gündoğan and Kevin Stöger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Curtis Jones?
Yes. İlkay Gündoğan (FC Barcelona) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Curtis Jones?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Curtis Jones'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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