Players like Ismet Lushaku
CM/CDMVästerås SK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmet Lushaku's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ismet Lushaku are George Thomason, Simone Pontisso, Ruben Jenssen. Doppel rates George Thomason (Wrexham) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ruben Jenssen scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ismet Lushaku is a dominant aerial presence in central midfield, excelling as a defensive anchor with his impressive aerial duels. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 26% among his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, contributing effectively in a ball-recovery role despite some limitations in ground duels and interceptions. His reliability is a significant asset, having missed only 16 games in the last three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ismet Lushaku
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismet Lushaku
≈ 100% Ismet Lushaku · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ismet Lushaku · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ismet Lushaku · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ismet Lushaku?
Statistically, George Thomason (Wrexham) is the closest look-alike to Ismet Lushaku — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ismet Lushaku?
By Doppel's fit score, George Thomason (Wrexham) is the closest profile to Ismet Lushaku, with a 81/100 overall match. Simone Pontisso and Ruben Jenssen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ismet Lushaku?
Yes. Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ismet Lushaku?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ismet Lushaku's 2026 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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