Players like Zak Sturge
LB/CBMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZak Sturge's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zak Sturge are Anton Ekeroth, Jonas Lange Hjorth, Tom Strannegård. Doppel rates Anton Ekeroth (HamKam) a 89/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Lange Hjorth scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Zak Sturge
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 87 | 89 |
| 2 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 87 | 87 |
| 3 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 88 | 87 |
| 4 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 87 |
| 5 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 86 |
| 7 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Eliano Reijnderssimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €500k | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Ryoya Ogawasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zak Sturge
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zak Sturge?
By Doppel's fit score, Anton Ekeroth (HamKam) is the closest profile to Zak Sturge, with a 89/100 overall match. Jonas Lange Hjorth and Tom Strannegård are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zak Sturge?
Yes. Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zak Sturge?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zak Sturge's 2025/26 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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