Players like Thijs Dallinga
ST1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThijs Dallinga's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thijs Dallinga are Gorka Guruzeta, Dženan Pejčinović, André Silva. Doppel rates Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk de Jong scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Thijs Dallinga is an aggressive, high-impact striker who excels in aerial duels and winning possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he proves to be a consistent threat, notching 14 goals in 33 appearances this season. His ability to contribute defensively with clearances further showcases his all-around game, while his reliability is underscored by missing just eight games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third, Clearances. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thijs Dallinga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 32 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Fulham | 22 | €31m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €19m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thijs Dallinga
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Thijs Dallinga · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thijs Dallinga?
Statistically, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Thijs Dallinga — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Thijs Dallinga?
By Doppel's fit score, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Thijs Dallinga, with a 81/100 overall match. Dženan Pejčinović and André Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thijs Dallinga?
Yes. Luuk de Jong (FC Porto) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thijs Dallinga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thijs Dallinga's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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