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 October 2026.
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Vitaly Janelt is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning possession in advanced areas. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 25% of his peers, he showcases his defensive prowess through impressive clearances and tackles, making him a vital cog in Brentford's midfield. While not known for his dribbling, his consistency and durability—missing only 17 games in three seasons—underscore his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 92 | 84 |
| 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↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Vitaly Janelt?
Statistically, James Garner (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Vitaly Janelt — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (FC Utrecht) 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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