Players like Enda Stevens
LB/LMStoke City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEnda Stevens's profile ↗
Enda Stevens is a left-back/left midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 18 appearances and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Stevens include Giuseppe Pezzella from Empoli, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Vasilios Zagaritis of Almere City FC, with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable options are Luca Netz from Borussia M'gladbach and John Tolkin from Holstein Kiel, both also fitting well within a similar role.
About Enda Stevens
Enda Stevens is a dependable ball-playing left-back, excelling in delivering accurate long balls and precise final-third passes, making him a key facilitator in attack. Despite his injury history limiting appearances, his consistent performance places him in the top 37% of his positional peers this season. While he may not contribute significantly in goal-scoring, his ability to dictate play from the back remains invaluable for Stoke City.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Enda Stevens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Enda Stevens
≈ 100% Enda Stevens · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Enda Stevens · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Enda Stevens · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Enda Stevens?
By Doppel's fit score, Giuseppe Pezzella (Empoli) is the closest profile to Enda Stevens, with a 83/100 overall match. Vasilios Zagaritis and Luca Netz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Enda Stevens?
Yes. Aske Adelgaard (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Enda Stevens?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Enda Stevens's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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