Players like John Donald
CB/CMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Donald's profile ↗
John Donald is a centre-back/central midfielder for Elche in LaLiga 2, aged 26, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to John Donald include Mauricio Benitez from Royal Antwerp FC, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Lucas Torró of Osasuna, who also boasts a fit score of 80/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives.
About John Donald
John Donald is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in duels and showcasing impressive resilience on the pitch. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 45%, he demonstrates solid defensive capabilities, particularly in winning aerial duels, making him a reliable presence in the air. His durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in a demanding role. While he may struggle with distribution in the final third, his defensive prowess makes him a valuable asset in any 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 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Donald
≈ 100% John Donald · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Donald?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Torró (Osasuna) is the closest profile to John Donald, with a 80/100 overall match. Ozan Kabak and Takehiro Tomiyasu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Donald?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.1m.
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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