Players like Giorgi Aburjania
CM/CDMHatayspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiorgi Aburjania's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giorgi Aburjania are Sam Sanna, Alexandre Phliponeau, Rodrigo Alonso. Doppel rates Sam Sanna (Stade Lavallois) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Giorgi Aburjania is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess, ranking in the top 28% for aerial duels won among his peers. While he may not shine offensively with limited goal contributions, his durability stands out, having missed only six games over the last three seasons. His overall quality may sit in the lower percentiles, but his ability to disrupt play in the air makes him a valuable asset for Hatayspor.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Giorgi Aburjania
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Sannasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 27 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | Troyes | 26 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 23 | €1.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Luca Magninosimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | UD Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Thiago Helguerasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €3.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Modena | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Paul Venotsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Giorgi Aburjania?
Statistically, Sam Sanna (Stade Lavallois) is the closest look-alike to Giorgi Aburjania — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Giorgi Aburjania?
By Doppel's fit score, Sam Sanna (Stade Lavallois) is the closest profile to Giorgi Aburjania, with a 78/100 overall match. Alexandre Phliponeau and Rodrigo Alonso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giorgi Aburjania?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giorgi Aburjania?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giorgi Aburjania's 2023/24 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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