Players like Josip Šutalo
CBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosip Šutalo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josip Šutalo are Lucas Noubi, Álex Martín, Javier Moreno. Doppel rates Lucas Noubi (Deportivo de A Coruña) a 78/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Josip Šutalo is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in possession, showcasing impressive touches and successful dribbles that allow him to contribute effectively from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he stands out for his ability to distribute the ball accurately in the final third and even chip in with goals. Although he has missed a notable number of games due to injuries, his overall quality and skill set make him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Touches, Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josip Šutalo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 3 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Maas Willemsensimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €4.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Chelsea | 28 | €16m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josip Šutalo
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josip Šutalo?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Noubi (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Josip Šutalo, with a 78/100 overall match. Álex Martín and Javier Moreno are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josip Šutalo?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josip Šutalo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josip Šutalo'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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