Players like John Paul Dembe
STBK Häcken · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Paul Dembe's profile ↗
The players most similar to John Paul Dembe are Benjamin Källman, Ettore Gliozzi, Daniel Karlsbakk. Doppel rates Benjamin Källman (Hannover 96) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ettore Gliozzi scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About John Paul Dembe
John Paul Dembe profiles as a target man striker, showcasing impressive aerial prowess with a top 6% ranking in aerial duels won. However, his overall quality sits in the bottom 24% of his positional peers, indicating room for growth, particularly in ball involvement and dueling. While his injury history raises concerns about reliability, his ability to dominate in the air could make him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to John Paul Dembe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Källmansimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Daniel Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | €4.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Marco Nastisimilar↗ | Bari | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Anastasios Douvikassimilar↗ | Como | 27 | €24m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Paul Dembe
≈ 100% John Paul Dembe · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Paul Dembe · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Paul Dembe · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Paul Dembe?
By Doppel's fit score, Benjamin Källman (Hannover 96) is the closest profile to John Paul Dembe, with a 83/100 overall match. Ettore Gliozzi and Daniel Karlsbakk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to John Paul Dembe?
Yes. Ettore Gliozzi (Modena) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to John Paul Dembe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from John Paul Dembe's 2025 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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