Players like Julien De Sart
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien De Sart's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julien De Sart are Pape Gueye, Jefferson Lerma, Mats Wieffer. Doppel rates Pape Gueye (Villarreal) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Enric Llansana scores 81/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Julien De Sart is a top-tier defensive midfielder known for his elite distribution and defensive prowess. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 2% of his peers, he excels in accurate long balls and tackles, making him a reliable anchor in midfield. While his injury history raises some concerns, when fit, he consistently showcases his ability to dominate aerial duels and break up opposition play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 37 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julien De Sart
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien De Sart
≈ 100% Julien De Sart · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Julien De Sart · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Julien De Sart · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Julien De Sart?
Statistically, Pape Gueye (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to Julien De Sart — a 81/100 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 Julien De Sart?
By Doppel's fit score, Pape Gueye (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Julien De Sart, with a 81/100 overall match. Jefferson Lerma and Mats Wieffer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julien De Sart?
Yes. Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julien De Sart?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julien De Sart's 2023/24 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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