Players like Nemanja Gudelj
CB/CDM/CMGetafe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNemanja Gudelj's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nemanja Gudelj are Leandro Cabrera, Emmanuel Kakou, Danilho Doekhi. Doppel rates Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nemanja Gudelj is a robust defensive midfielder and centre-back, showcasing his strength in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in the defensive phase. Despite being in the bottom tier of his positional peers overall, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and maintaining high touch volumes, contributing effectively to ball progression. With only 16 games missed over the last three seasons, his reliability on the pitch adds to his value as a consistent performer in La Liga.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nemanja Gudelj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nemanja Gudelj
≈ 100% Nemanja Gudelj · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nemanja Gudelj · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nemanja Gudelj · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nemanja Gudelj?
Statistically, Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) is the closest look-alike to Nemanja Gudelj — 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 Nemanja Gudelj?
By Doppel's fit score, Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Nemanja Gudelj, with a 81/100 overall match. Emmanuel Kakou and Danilho Doekhi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nemanja Gudelj?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nemanja Gudelj?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nemanja Gudelj's 2025/26 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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