Players like Tim Handwerker
LBArminia Bielefeld · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim Handwerker's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tim Handwerker are Ryan Manning, Jeff Hardeveld, Souffian El Karouani. Doppel rates Ryan Manning (Southampton) a 90/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeff Hardeveld scores 90/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Tim Handwerker is a dynamic attacking left-back, excelling as a key playmaker from the backline. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 8% of his positional peers, he showcases elite creativity, evident in his standout metrics for key passes and accurate crosses. Despite a history of injuries limiting his availability, when fit, he is a potent threat, contributing significantly with goals and assists, making him a vital asset for Arminia Bielefeld.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate crosses, xG + xA. Availability: 37 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tim Handwerker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 96 | 90 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 96 | 90 |
| 3 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim Handwerker
≈ 100% Tim Handwerker · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Tim Handwerker · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tim Handwerker · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tim Handwerker?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryan Manning (Southampton) is the closest profile to Tim Handwerker, with a 90/100 overall match. Jeff Hardeveld and Souffian El Karouani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tim Handwerker?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 90/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tim Handwerker?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tim Handwerker'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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