Players like Pontus Jansson
CBMalmö FF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitPontus Jansson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pontus Jansson are Radu Drăguşin, Gabriele Guarino, Caleb Taylor. Doppel rates Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Pontus Jansson is a dominant aerial centre-back renowned for his commanding presence in the air, consistently winning duels and showcasing an elite level of performance with a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers. Despite some struggles in tackling and long-ball accuracy, his reliability in the air and overall defensive intelligence make him a vital asset. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, making it crucial for teams to manage his fitness carefully.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pontus Jansson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 87 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pontus Jansson
≈ 100% Pontus Jansson · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pontus Jansson · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pontus Jansson · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pontus Jansson?
By Doppel's fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) is the closest profile to Pontus Jansson, with a 84/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Caleb Taylor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pontus Jansson?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pontus Jansson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pontus Jansson's 2025 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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