Players like Sima Suso
CDMFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSima Suso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sima Suso are Thomas Van den Keybus, Tika de Jonge, Zico Buurmeester. Doppel rates Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bruno Henrique scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Sima Suso
Sima Suso is a defensive midfielder struggling to make an impact, reflected in his bottom 3% Sofascore rating among peers. His game lacks standout strengths, with limited possession recovery and aerial duels won, raising concerns about his effectiveness in critical areas. However, his reliability is notable, having missed only 17 games over the last three seasons, indicating he can be counted on for consistent availability.
Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sima Suso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Joe Hodgesimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sima Suso
≈ 100% Sima Suso · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sima Suso · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Sima Suso · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sima Suso?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Sima Suso, with a 84/100 overall match. Tika de Jonge and Zico Buurmeester are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sima Suso?
Yes. Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sima Suso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sima Suso's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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