Players like Jonathan Buatu
CBValenciennes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan Buatu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jonathan Buatu are Filippo Delli Carri, Arda Kızıldağ, Husniddin Aliqulov. Doppel rates Filippo Delli Carri (Monza) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jonathan Buatu is a positional ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to create big chances from the back, ranking in the top 16% of his peers in that metric. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 37%, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in the last three seasons. Though he may lack in certain defensive metrics, his playmaking ability adds a unique dimension to his game, making him a reliable option in build-up play.
Strengths: Big chances created. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonathan Buatu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 5 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan Buatu
≈ 100% Jonathan Buatu · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Buatu · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Buatu · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan Buatu?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Delli Carri (Monza) is the closest profile to Jonathan Buatu, with a 86/100 overall match. Arda Kızıldağ and Husniddin Aliqulov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonathan Buatu?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonathan Buatu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonathan Buatu's 2025/26 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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