Players like Nicolas Janvier
CM/CDM/CAMAlanyaspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Janvier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Janvier are Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Mika Baur, Rémi Oudin. Doppel rates Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolas Janvier is a playmaking central midfielder with a knack for dictating the tempo and orchestrating attacks from deep. His impressive ability to win possession in the attacking third, combined with precise long balls and accurate final-third passes, positions him among the top 38% of his peers. With only four games missed in three seasons, his durability makes him a reliable asset for any side looking to enhance their midfield creativity.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Janvier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Janvier
≈ 100% Nicolas Janvier · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Janvier · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Janvier · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Janvier?
Statistically, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Janvier — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Janvier?
By Doppel's fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest profile to Nicolas Janvier, with a 83/100 overall match. Mika Baur and Rémi Oudin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Janvier?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Janvier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Janvier's 2025/26 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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