Jonathan de Guzmán alternatives
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan de Guzmán's profile ↗
Jonathan de Guzmán is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, with 31 appearances, 1 goal, and 2 assists in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to de Guzmán, consider Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m, or Ryan Merlen of Sint-Truidense VV, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan de Guzmán
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Jonathan de Guzmán.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jonathan de Guzmán's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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