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, Lewis Dunk scores 82/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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John Stones is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and aerial prowess, evidenced by his elite accuracy in final-third passes and key passes. Despite facing injury challenges that have limited his availability, he remains a quality player with strong contributions to build-up play and aerial duels. However, his lower duels won and tackling metrics indicate he may need to improve defensively when it comes to direct confrontations.
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↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €22m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Amir Murillosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €6.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 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 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. Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.6m.
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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