Players like Jonathan Jesus
CBCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan Jesus's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jonathan Jesus are Giorgio Cittadini, Davinson Sánchez, Kialonda Gaspar. Doppel rates Giorgio Cittadini (Frosinone) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jonathan Jesus is a tenacious, ball-winning centre-back renowned for his defensive prowess and aerial dominance. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 27% of his peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play. His impressive aerial duel success and knack for winning possession in the attacking third underline his aggressive style. While his offensive contributions are limited, his reliability—missing only 10 games over the last three seasons—makes him a durable asset in defence.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonathan Jesus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan Jesus
≈ 100% Jonathan Jesus · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Jesus · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Jesus · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jonathan Jesus?
Statistically, Giorgio Cittadini (Frosinone) is the closest look-alike to Jonathan Jesus — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan Jesus?
By Doppel's fit score, Giorgio Cittadini (Frosinone) is the closest profile to Jonathan Jesus, with a 80/100 overall match. Davinson Sánchez and Kialonda Gaspar are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonathan Jesus?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonathan Jesus?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonathan Jesus's 2026 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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