Players like Alexander Djiku
CBFenerbahçe · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlexander Djiku's profile ↗
Alexander Djiku is a centre-back for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig, with 25 appearances and 1627 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Djiku include Jaydee Canvot from Crystal Palace, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Felix Uduokhai of FC Augsburg, with a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable options are Antoine Mendy from Nice, scoring 83/100, and Ethan Pinnock of Brentford, both fitting well into a similar role.
About Alexander Djiku
Alexander Djiku is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back known for his goal-scoring ability and defensive prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his position, he excels in tackles and interceptions, while also contributing offensively with three goals this season. Although he has struggled with injury issues in recent years, his reliable presence when fit makes him a valuable asset in both defensive solidity and attacking transitions.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alexander Djiku
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €3.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexander Djiku
≈ 100% Alexander Djiku · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Alexander Djiku · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Alexander Djiku · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alexander Djiku?
By Doppel's fit score, Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Alexander Djiku, with a 82/100 overall match. Felix Uduokhai and Antoine Mendy are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alexander Djiku?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alexander Djiku?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alexander Djiku's 2024/25 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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