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 October 2026.
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Tim Handwerker is a dynamic attacking left-back, excelling as a playmaking outlet from the flanks. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 8% of his positional peers, he stands out for his ability to create scoring opportunities, evidenced by his elite metrics in key passes and accurate crosses. While his injury history has seen him miss significant time, when fit, he’s a crucial asset, contributing both goals and assists to his team's offensive play.
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↗ | Millwall | 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↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 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 closest look-alike to Tim Handwerker?
Statistically, Ryan Manning (Southampton) is the closest look-alike to Tim Handwerker — a 90/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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