Players like Thijs Dallinga
STBologna · 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 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk de Jong scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Thijs Dallinga is a dynamic forward known for his aerial prowess and relentless pressing in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he demonstrates elite finishing ability, netting 14 goals this season while also contributing defensively with impressive clearance stats. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only eight games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a key attacking option for Bologna.
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 | 82 |
| 2 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 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↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 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 best replacement for Thijs Dallinga?
By Doppel's fit score, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Thijs Dallinga, with a 82/100 overall match. Dženan Pejčinović and André Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thijs Dallinga?
Yes. Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) 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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