Players like Jan Vertonghen
CBRSC Anderlecht · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Vertonghen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jan Vertonghen are Luka Vušković, Otávio, Edmond Tapsoba. Doppel rates Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nikolai Soyset Hopland scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
About Jan Vertonghen
Jan Vertonghen is a ball-playing centre-back with a penchant for precision, boasting a top 1% rating for accurate long balls. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 6% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality and ability to contribute offensively with three goals this season. While his tackling and interception numbers are less impressive, his durability remains a concern with a notable injury history, making him a player to watch for both his skill and potential availability challenges.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jan Vertonghen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Otáviosimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €9.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Vertonghen
≈ 100% Jan Vertonghen · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jan Vertonghen · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jan Vertonghen · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Vertonghen?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Jan Vertonghen, with a 84/100 overall match. Otávio and Edmond Tapsoba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Vertonghen?
Yes. Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jan Vertonghen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jan Vertonghen's 2023/24 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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