Players like Simon Deli
CBİstanbulspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Deli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simon Deli are Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ümit Akdağ, Teo Quintero. Doppel rates Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Simon Deli is a positional ball-playing centre-back, known for his ability to deliver accurate crosses from deep, placing him in the top 25% of his peers. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 47%, his reliability shines through with just 18 games missed over the last three seasons. Although he struggles in duels and creating big chances, his passing range and durability make him a dependable option in the backline.
Strengths: Accurate crosses. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simon Deli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 11 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Deli
≈ 100% Simon Deli · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Simon Deli · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Simon Deli · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Simon Deli?
Statistically, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) is the closest look-alike to Simon Deli — a 83/100 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 Simon Deli?
By Doppel's fit score, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Simon Deli, with a 83/100 overall match. Ümit Akdağ and Teo Quintero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simon Deli?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simon Deli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simon Deli's 2023/24 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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