Players like John Donald
CB/CMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Donald's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Donald are Ozan Kabak, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Mauricio Benitez. Doppel rates Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 82/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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John Donald is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back known for his exceptional ability to win duels, making him a key defensive asset. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 27% of his peers, he displays reliability and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions are limited, his strength in aerial duels and overall defensive presence position him as a dependable figure in the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Donald
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Donald
≈ 100% John Donald · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% John Donald · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% John Donald · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to John Donald?
Statistically, Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest look-alike to John Donald — a 80/100 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 John Donald?
By Doppel's fit score, Ozan Kabak (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to John Donald, with a 80/100 overall match. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mauricio Benitez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Donald?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Bari) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Donald?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Donald'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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