Players like Daniel Ljung
CM/LW/CAMÖsters IF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Ljung's profile ↗
Daniel Ljung is a central midfielder and left winger for Östers IF in the Allsvenskan, with 28 appearances in 2025, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Ljung include Ianis Stoica from CF Estrela Amadora, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Odysseus Velanas of PEC Zwolle, also with a fit score of 84/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar talents.
About Daniel Ljung
Daniel Ljung is a versatile player, operating primarily as a central midfielder or left winger, but his overall quality places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers. His durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. However, his lower metrics in key areas like touches and duels suggest he may struggle to impact games consistently, making him a candidate for depth rather than a starting role in a competitive lineup.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Ljung
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ianis Stoicasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Liam Cullensimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Carlo Holsesimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €6.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Robin van Cruijsensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 20 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Victor Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Ljung
≈ 100% Daniel Ljung · medium reliability
≈ 100% Daniel Ljung · medium reliability
≈ 100% Daniel Ljung · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Ljung?
By Doppel's fit score, Ianis Stoica (CF Estrela Amadora) is the closest profile to Daniel Ljung, with a 85/100 overall match. Odysseus Velanas and Liam Cullen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Ljung?
Yes. Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Ljung?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Ljung'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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