Players like Jure Balkovec
LB/CBFatih Karagümrük · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJure Balkovec's profile ↗
Jure Balkovec is a left-back/centre-back for Fatih Karagümrük in the Turkish Super Lig, with 17 appearances and 1513 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Balkovec include Marvin Peersman from FC Groningen, Bryan Goncalves of FCV Dender, and Marc Bola from Watford, all sharing a comparable role and statistical profile with a fit score of 82/100.
About Jure Balkovec
Jure Balkovec is a versatile left-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his abilities as a goal-scoring defender. With his elite accuracy in long balls and impressive finishing skills, he stands out in the top 35% of his positional peers, proving to be a reliable attacking outlet. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jure Balkovec
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 4 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 9 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 83 | 83 |
| 11 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jure Balkovec
≈ 100% Jure Balkovec · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Jure Balkovec · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jure Balkovec · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jure Balkovec?
By Doppel's fit score, Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Jure Balkovec, with a 82/100 overall match. Bryan Goncalves and Marc Bola are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jure Balkovec?
Yes. Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jure Balkovec?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jure Balkovec's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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