Players like Dejan Kulusevski
RW/CAMTottenham Hotspur · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDejan Kulusevski's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dejan Kulusevski are Désiré Doué, Nico Paz, Bukayo Saka. Doppel rates Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giovani Lo Celso scores 84/100 at about €7.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Dejan Kulusevski is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives in the final third, showcasing elite playmaking abilities with his precise passing and chance creation. His top-tier metrics in possession won and key passes highlight his impact on offensive transitions, making him a vital asset for Tottenham. Despite a history of injuries limiting his availability, when fit, he consistently ranks among the top 27% of his positional peers, proving his quality and potential to change games.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes, Key passes. Availability: 63 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dejan Kulusevski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Jamal Musialasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €97m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €99m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dejan Kulusevski
≈ 100% Dejan Kulusevski · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Dejan Kulusevski · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dejan Kulusevski · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dejan Kulusevski?
By Doppel's fit score, Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) is the closest profile to Dejan Kulusevski, with a 83/100 overall match. Nico Paz and Bukayo Saka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dejan Kulusevski?
Yes. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) plays a similar right winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €7.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dejan Kulusevski?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dejan Kulusevski's 2024/25 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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