Players like Jason Knight
CM/CDMBristol City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJason Knight's profile ↗
Jason Knight is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bristol City in the Championship, with 34 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Knight include Mathias Kjølø from FC Twente, Youness Lachhab of AD Ceuta, and Matheus Pereira from Eibar, all with fit scores of 77/100, reflecting comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Jason Knight
Jason Knight is a tenacious defensive midfielder with a knack for winning aerial duels and distributing the ball effectively in the final third. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 11% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality and reliability on the pitch. With just 13 games missed over the last three seasons, Knight’s durability adds to his value as a consistent presence in midfield, making him a formidable asset for Bristol City.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jason Knight
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Jayson Molumbysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €3.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Giuseppe Leonesimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 25 | €1.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jason Knight
≈ 100% Jason Knight · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jason Knight · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jason Knight · strong: Clearances, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jason Knight?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Jason Knight, with a 77/100 overall match. Youness Lachhab and Cristiano Bani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jason Knight?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jason Knight?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jason Knight's 2025/26 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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