Players like Ivan Rakitić
CM/CDMSevilla · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Rakitić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ivan Rakitić are Joey Veerman, Douglas Luiz, Bruno Fernandes. Doppel rates Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven) a 88/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 88/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ivan Rakitić is a masterful deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite vision and precision in his passing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he excels in creating chances (key passes) and winning possession in the attacking third, making him a crucial asset in midfield. His durability is remarkable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, further solidifying his reputation as a reliable and influential figure for Sevilla.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ivan Rakitić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 97 | 88 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 88 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 10 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Rakitić
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Rakitić?
By Doppel's fit score, Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Ivan Rakitić, with a 88/100 overall match. Douglas Luiz and Bruno Fernandes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ivan Rakitić?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ivan Rakitić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ivan Rakitić's 2023/24 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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