Players like Nick Venema
ST/RWValenciennes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNick Venema's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nick Venema are Brandon Thomas-Asante, Mattia Compagnon, Jerry Afriyie. Doppel rates Brandon Thomas-Asante (West Bromwich Albion) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mustapha Isah scores 77/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nick Venema
Nick Venema profiles as a versatile forward, but his current performance indicates struggles to impact games effectively. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 9% of his peers, he hasn't consistently made his mark, both in goal contributions and key metrics like duels. However, his durability stands out, having missed no matches over the last three seasons, demonstrating reliability. To elevate his game, he will need to enhance his involvement in duels and overall offensive production.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nick Venema
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Thomas-Asantesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 28 | €17m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Mattia Compagnonsimilar↗ | Feralpisalò | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Jerry Afriyiesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 20 | €1.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Mustapha Isahsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 22 | €700k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Cristian Shpendisimilar↗ | Cesena | 23 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Daniel Filasimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Amine El Ouazzanisimilar↗ | Guingamp | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Jeremy Sebassimilar↗ | Bastia | 23 | €500k | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Eliezer Mayendasimilar↗ | Sunderland | 21 | €17m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Mohammed Fuseinisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nick Venema
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Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nick Venema?
By Doppel's fit score, Brandon Thomas-Asante (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Nick Venema, with a 78/100 overall match. Mattia Compagnon and Jerry Afriyie are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nick Venema?
Yes. Mustapha Isah (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nick Venema?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nick Venema's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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