Players like Julius Eskesen
CMHaugesund · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulius Eskesen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julius Eskesen are Mathis Servais, Matthias Verreth, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen. Doppel rates Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Clint Leemans scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Julius Eskesen is a creative central midfielder with a keen eye for delivering accurate crosses and key passes, making him a valuable playmaker in the final third. His performance places him in the top 8% of his positional peers, showcasing his elite quality and reliability, having missed only three games over the last three seasons. While he may not dominate possession in the attacking third, his ability to create scoring opportunities sets him apart as a durable asset for any team.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating, Key passes. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julius Eskesen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Aalesunds FK | 26 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julius Eskesen
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Julius Eskesen · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Julius Eskesen?
Statistically, Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen) is the closest look-alike to Julius Eskesen — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Julius Eskesen?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen) is the closest profile to Julius Eskesen, with a 85/100 overall match. Matthias Verreth and Elias Kristoffersen Hagen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julius Eskesen?
Yes. Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
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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