Players like Joel Chima Fujita
CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Chima Fujita's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joel Chima Fujita are Ayoni Santos, Filip Krastev, Abdelkahar Kadri. Doppel rates Ayoni Santos (PSV Eindhoven) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ayoni Santos scores 83/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Joel Chima Fujita is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play with impressive tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 12% among his peers. His ability to deliver accurate long balls adds a valuable dimension to his game, making him a reliable asset in transition. With a strong Sofascore rating placing him in the top 47% of positional players and exceptional durability—missing just one game in three seasons—Fujita stands out as a consistent performer for FC St. Pauli.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joel Chima Fujita
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Chima Fujita
≈ 100% Joel Chima Fujita · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Joel Chima Fujita · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Chima Fujita · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joel Chima Fujita?
Statistically, Ayoni Santos (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest look-alike to Joel Chima Fujita — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joel Chima Fujita?
By Doppel's fit score, Ayoni Santos (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Joel Chima Fujita, with a 83/100 overall match. Filip Krastev and Abdelkahar Kadri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Chima Fujita?
Yes. Ayoni Santos (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joel Chima Fujita?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joel Chima Fujita'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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