Players like Douglas Luiz
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDouglas Luiz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Douglas Luiz are Joan Jordán, Kevin Stöger, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 84/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Douglas Luiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 81 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Douglas Luiz
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Douglas Luiz?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Douglas Luiz, with a 84/100 overall match. Kevin Stöger and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Douglas Luiz?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Douglas Luiz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Douglas Luiz'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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