Players like Jonathan Varane
CM/CDMSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan Varane's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jonathan Varane are Stanko Jurić, Peru Nolaskoain, Lennard Hartjes. Doppel rates Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) a 81/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Carlo Sickinger scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of August 2026.
About Jonathan Varane
Jonathan Varane is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and defensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48% of his peers, he showcases impressive tackling and interception skills, making him a reliable presence in midfield. While he may not be known for his attacking output, his durability and consistent performances—missing just six games in three seasons—highlight his value as a steadfast anchor in the squad.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonathan Varane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan Varane
≈ 100% Jonathan Varane · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jonathan Varane · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Varane · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan Varane?
By Doppel's fit score, Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Jonathan Varane, with a 81/100 overall match. Peru Nolaskoain and Lennard Hartjes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonathan Varane?
Yes. Carlo Sickinger (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonathan Varane?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonathan Varane'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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