Players like Jonjo Shelvey
CM/CDMEyüpspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonjo Shelvey's profile ↗
Jonjo Shelvey is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Eyüpspor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 3 goals and 6 assists. Players similar to Shelvey include Barry Bannan from Sheffield Wednesday with a fit score of 84/100, and Filippo Ranocchia of Palermo, who has a fit score of 83/100. Additionally, Qazim Laci and Görkem Sağlam, both from the Turkish Super Lig, also match closely with fit scores of 84/100 and 87/100, respectively.
About Jonjo Shelvey
Jonjo Shelvey is a playmaking central midfielder, adept at dictating tempo and delivering precise long passes, showcased by his elite accuracy in long balls. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 11% of his peers, his ability to create opportunities is complemented by his strong aerial presence and accurate crossing. Notably durable, he has missed just one game in the last three seasons, reflecting his reliability on the pitch. While he may not be the most aggressive in duels, his creative output makes him a key asset in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonjo Shelvey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonjo Shelvey
≈ 100% Jonjo Shelvey · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jonjo Shelvey · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jonjo Shelvey · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonjo Shelvey?
By Doppel's fit score, Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Jonjo Shelvey, with a 84/100 overall match. Filippo Ranocchia and Qazim Laci are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonjo Shelvey?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonjo Shelvey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonjo Shelvey'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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