Players like Janderson
STGöztepe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJanderson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Janderson are Steve Ngoura, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Junior Adamu. Doppel rates Steve Ngoura (Cercle Brugge) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Junior Adamu scores 80/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of August 2026.
About Janderson
Janderson is a dynamic striker known for his aerial prowess and ability to win possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 15% of his peers, he showcases valuable strengths, ranking in the top 9% for possession won in the final third and the top 13% for aerial duels. With only two games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable option, capable of creating big chances and delivering accurate crosses to support his team.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Janderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Janderson
≈ 100% Janderson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Janderson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Janderson · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Janderson?
By Doppel's fit score, Steve Ngoura (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Janderson, with a 82/100 overall match. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Junior Adamu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Janderson?
Yes. Junior Adamu (SC Freiburg) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Janderson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Janderson's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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