Players like Marko Bulat
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarko Bulat's profile ↗
Marko Bulat is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 30 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Bulat include Julian Justvan from 1. FC Nürnberg, Levi Smans of SC Heerenveen, and Sam Greenwood from Preston North End, all with a fit score of 86/100, indicating a comparable role and statistical profile.
12 players most similar to Marko Bulat
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 3 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 4 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 86 |
| 5 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 6 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marko Bulat
≈ 100% Marko Bulat · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marko Bulat · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Marko Bulat · strong: Big chances created, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marko Bulat?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Justvan (1. FC Nürnberg) is the closest profile to Marko Bulat, with a 86/100 overall match. Levi Smans and Sam Greenwood are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marko Bulat?
Yes. Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marko Bulat?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marko Bulat's 2024/25 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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