Players like Jan-Carlo Simić
CBRSC Anderlecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan-Carlo Simić's profile ↗
Jan-Carlo Simić is a centre-back for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 33 appearances and 3 goals in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Simić include Jose Fontán from FC Cartagena, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Bafodé Diakité of Lille, also with a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable options are Manuel Lama from Granada and Yoan Koré from Paris FC, both fitting well into a similar role.
About Jan-Carlo Simić
Jan-Carlo Simić is an attacking-minded centre-back, showcasing impressive finishing ability with a standout knack for scoring from set pieces, ranking in the top 7% of his peers. His overall quality places him in the top 32%, reflecting his reliable presence on the pitch, with just four games missed over three seasons. While his defensive contributions could improve, his durability and offensive threat make him a valuable asset for any team.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jan-Carlo Simić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €23m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Yoan Korésimilar↗ | Paris FC | 22 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan-Carlo Simić
≈ 100% Jan-Carlo Simić · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jan-Carlo Simić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jan-Carlo Simić · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan-Carlo Simić?
By Doppel's fit score, Jose Fontán (FC Cartagena) is the closest profile to Jan-Carlo Simić, with a 81/100 overall match. Bafodé Diakité and Manuel Lama are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan-Carlo Simić?
Yes. Yoan Koré (Paris FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jan-Carlo Simić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jan-Carlo Simić'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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