Players like Ismet Lushaku
CM/CDMVästerås SK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmet Lushaku's profile ↗
Ismet Lushaku is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Västerås SK in the Allsvenskan, aged 26, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Lushaku include George Thomason from Wrexham with a fit score of 81/100, and Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro, who has a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable options are Ruben Jenssen from Tromsø IL and Matias Siltanen from Djurgårdens IF, both showcasing similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Ismet Lushaku
Ismet Lushaku is a reliable central midfielder with a strong aerial presence, excelling in duels thanks to his top 5% ranking in aerial duels won. His overall quality places him in the top 40% of his positional peers, showcasing his effectiveness on the pitch. While he may not be the most aggressive in tackles or interceptions, his durability is notable, having missed only 16 games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for Västerås SK.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. 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↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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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