Players like Stijn Spierings
CM/CDMToulouse · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitStijn Spierings's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stijn Spierings are Pepelu, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 79/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 75/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Stijn Spierings
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 77 | 76 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 74 | 76 |
| 4 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 80 | 76 |
| 5 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 78 | 75 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 79 | 75 |
| 8 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 73 | 75 |
| 10 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €5.3m | 85 | 74 |
| 11 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 85 | 74 |
| 12 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 84 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stijn Spierings
≈ 100% Stijn Spierings · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Stijn Spierings · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Stijn Spierings · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stijn Spierings?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Stijn Spierings, with a 79/100 overall match. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stijn Spierings?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stijn Spierings?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stijn Spierings's 2023/24 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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