Players like Jovan Manev
CBAdana Demirspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJovan Manev's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jovan Manev are David Zec, Malcom Bokele, Nobel Mendy. Doppel rates David Zec (Holstein Kiel) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Nkoa scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jovan Manev is an attacking centre-back with a knack for contributing in the final third, showcasing impressive finishing and creativity for his position. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 1% of his peers, his ability to score and create chances places him in the top percentiles for non-penalty goals and big chances created. Manev's durability is a plus, having missed only eight games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable option for Adana Demirspor.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Big chances created. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jovan Manev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Hull City | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Ewoud Pletinckxsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 26 | €1.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Enrico Delpratosimilar↗ | Parma | 27 | €6.6m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jovan Manev
≈ 100% Jovan Manev · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jovan Manev · low reliability
≈ 100% Jovan Manev · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jovan Manev?
Statistically, David Zec (Holstein Kiel) is the closest look-alike to Jovan Manev — a 85/100 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 Jovan Manev?
By Doppel's fit score, David Zec (Holstein Kiel) is the closest profile to Jovan Manev, with a 85/100 overall match. Malcom Bokele and Nobel Mendy are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jovan Manev?
Yes. Patrick Nkoa (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jovan Manev?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jovan Manev'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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