Players like Vitaly Janelt
CM/CDMBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVitaly Janelt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Vitaly Janelt are James Garner, Adam Wharton, Neil El Aynaoui. Doppel rates James Garner (Everton) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joris van Overeem scores 81/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Vitaly Janelt is a robust defensive midfielder, showcasing his strength in breaking up play and winning possession in advanced areas. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 32% of his peers, he excels in clearances and tackles, making him a reliable presence in the engine room. While not known for his dribbling, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only 17 games in the last three seasons, proving he can consistently anchor Brentford's midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vitaly Janelt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vitaly Janelt
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vitaly Janelt?
By Doppel's fit score, James Garner (Everton) is the closest profile to Vitaly Janelt, with a 82/100 overall match. Adam Wharton and Neil El Aynaoui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vitaly Janelt?
Yes. Joris van Overeem (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vitaly Janelt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vitaly Janelt'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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