Players like Martin Valjent
CBMallorca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Valjent's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martin Valjent are Jakob Kiilerich, Simon Graves, Jaydee Canvot. Doppel rates Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jakob Kiilerich scores 79/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Martin Valjent is a robust, positional ball-playing centre-back known for his defensive resilience. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 35% among his peers, he excels in clearances (top 3%) and demonstrates reliability with accurate long balls (top 22%). His durability stands out, having missed only six games in three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the backline. While he may not contribute significantly to build-up play, his primary strengths lie in defensive solidity and effective distribution.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martin Valjent
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Kiilerichsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €900k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 85 | 79 |
| 5 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Valjent
≈ 100% Martin Valjent · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Martin Valjent · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Martin Valjent · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Martin Valjent?
Statistically, Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest look-alike to Martin Valjent — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Martin Valjent?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Martin Valjent, with a 79/100 overall match. Simon Graves and Jaydee Canvot are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martin Valjent?
Yes. Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martin Valjent?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martin Valjent'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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