Players like John Stones
CBManchester City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Stones's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Stones are Odin Luras Bjørtuft, Léo Pereira, Gustaf Lagerbielke. Doppel rates Odin Luras Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt) a 87/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daiki Hashioka scores 83/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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John Stones is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional passing ability and composure on the ball. With an elite ability to connect in the final third and a strong aerial presence, he excels in building play from the back. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed substantial time in recent seasons. Despite this, when fit, he remains a top-tier defender capable of influencing games with his distribution and tactical intelligence.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 72 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Stones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €22m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Amir Murillosimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 30 | €6.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Stones
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to John Stones?
Statistically, Odin Luras Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt) is the closest look-alike to John Stones — a 87/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for John Stones?
By Doppel's fit score, Odin Luras Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt) is the closest profile to John Stones, with a 87/100 overall match. Léo Pereira and Gustaf Lagerbielke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Stones?
Yes. Daiki Hashioka (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Stones?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Stones's 2023/24 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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