Players like Julius Eskesen
CMHaugesund · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulius Eskesen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julius Eskesen are Gianluca Busio, Joan Jordán, Simone Pontisso. Doppel rates Gianluca Busio (Venezia) a 85/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Julius Eskesen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julius Eskesen
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julius Eskesen?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to Julius Eskesen, with a 85/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Simone Pontisso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julius Eskesen?
Yes. Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julius Eskesen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julius Eskesen's 2025 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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