Players like Benjamin Tahirović
CM/CDMAFC Ajax · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitBenjamin Tahirović's profile ↗
The players most similar to Benjamin Tahirović are Davy van den Berg, Mathias Jensen, Vincent Sierro. Doppel rates Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Benjamin Tahirović is a versatile central midfielder with a knack for orchestrating play, showcasing his strength in accurate long balls and precise final-third passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his positional peers, he stands out as a reliable contributor, also adding to the scoreboard with two goals this season. His durability is impressive, missing only three games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for Ajax as he continues to develop his all-around game.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Benjamin Tahirović
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Benjamin Tahirović
≈ 100% Benjamin Tahirović · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Benjamin Tahirović · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Benjamin Tahirović · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Benjamin Tahirović?
Statistically, Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) is the closest look-alike to Benjamin Tahirović — a 84/100 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 Benjamin Tahirović?
By Doppel's fit score, Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Benjamin Tahirović, with a 84/100 overall match. Mathias Jensen and Vincent Sierro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Benjamin Tahirović?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Benjamin Tahirović?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Benjamin Tahirović'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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