Players like Leon Avdullahu
CM/CDMTSG Hoffenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeon Avdullahu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leon Avdullahu are Leandro Paredes, João Moutinho, Joris van Overeem. Doppel rates Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, João Moutinho scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Leon Avdullahu is a positional ball-playing midfielder who excels in orchestrating play from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases outstanding strengths in touches and accurate long balls, effectively linking defense to attack while winning possession in the attacking third. His reliability is notable, having missed only seven games in three seasons, ensuring he remains a consistent presence in midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leon Avdullahu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 32 | €5.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Avdullahu
≈ 100% Leon Avdullahu · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Leon Avdullahu · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Leon Avdullahu · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Leon Avdullahu?
Statistically, Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) is the closest look-alike to Leon Avdullahu — a 78/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Leon Avdullahu?
By Doppel's fit score, Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) is the closest profile to Leon Avdullahu, with a 78/100 overall match. João Moutinho and Joris van Overeem are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leon Avdullahu?
Yes. João Moutinho (Sporting Braga) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leon Avdullahu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leon Avdullahu'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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