Players like Visar Musliu
CBSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVisar Musliu's profile ↗
Visar Musliu is a centre-back for SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 30 appearances and 2519 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Musliu include Dan Zagadou from VfB Stuttgart, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln, with a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable players are Willi Orbán of RB Leipzig and Matthew Pollock from Watford, both fitting well into a similar role.
About Visar Musliu
Visar Musliu is a commanding aerial presence and a robust positional defender, excelling in duels and long ball distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he showcases elite defensive qualities, particularly in aerial duels where he ranks in the top 9%. His reliability is underscored by minimal absences, making him a durable asset for SC Paderborn 07. While his attacking contributions are limited, his defensive prowess remains invaluable.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Visar Musliu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Visar Musliu
≈ 100% Visar Musliu · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Visar Musliu · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Visar Musliu · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Visar Musliu?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Visar Musliu, with a 85/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Willi Orbán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Visar Musliu?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Visar Musliu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Visar Musliu'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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