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 (AS Roma) 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 September 2026.
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Leon Avdullahu is a poised deep-lying playmaker, excelling in ball distribution and controlling the tempo from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases exceptional passing ability, particularly with accurate long balls and final-third passes, while also winning possession effectively in the attacking third. His durability is a plus, having missed only seven games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a key component in Hoffenheim's 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↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 84 | 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 best replacement for Leon Avdullahu?
By Doppel's fit score, Leandro Paredes (AS Roma) 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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