Players like Darko Nejašmić
CM/CDMNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDarko Nejašmić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Darko Nejašmić are Enric Llansana, Pape Gueye, Melle Meulensteen. Doppel rates Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Enric Llansana scores 83/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Darko Nejašmić is a commanding defensive midfielder with a strong aerial presence and exceptional defensive capabilities. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 5% of his positional peers, showcasing his reliability and effectiveness on the pitch. With a knack for winning aerial duels and making crucial clearances, he anchors the midfield while also contributing with important goals, making him a versatile asset. His durability is a significant plus, having missed only two games in the last three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Sofascore rating. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Darko Nejašmić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Darko Nejašmić
≈ 100% Darko Nejašmić · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Darko Nejašmić · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Darko Nejašmić · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Darko Nejašmić?
By Doppel's fit score, Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Darko Nejašmić, with a 83/100 overall match. Pape Gueye and Melle Meulensteen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Darko Nejašmić?
Yes. Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Darko Nejašmić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Darko Nejašmić'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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