Players like Kjell Wätjen
CMVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKjell Wätjen's profile ↗
Kjell Wätjen is a central midfielder for VfL Bochum 1848 in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 26 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Wätjen include Jens Hjertø-Dahl from Tromsø IL, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Kian Fitz-Jim from AFC Ajax, with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable players are Rodrigo Atencio from Central Córdoba and Karamoko Dembélé from Queens Park Rangers, both with fit scores of 83/100.
About Kjell Wätjen
Kjell Wätjen is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for finding the back of the net, evident in his strong shooting and goal-scoring metrics. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 12% among positional peers, his ability to take on defenders and convert chances highlights his potential as a goal-oriented player. With only a few games missed, he showcases reliability and durability, making him a promising prospect for further development in the 2. Bundesliga.
Strengths: Shots, Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles.
12 players most similar to Kjell Wätjen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Jonas Therkelsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Issa Doumbiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kjell Wätjen
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kjell Wätjen?
By Doppel's fit score, Jens Hjertø-Dahl (Tromsø IL) is the closest profile to Kjell Wätjen, with a 83/100 overall match. Kian Fitz-Jim and Rodrigo Atencio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kjell Wätjen?
Yes. Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kjell Wätjen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kjell Wätjen's 2025/26 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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