Players like Sepp van den Berg
CBBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSepp van den Berg's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sepp van den Berg are Leopold Querfeld, Patrick Mainka, Pascal Struijk. Doppel rates Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) a 88/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sepp van den Berg is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in aerial duels and tackles, showcasing his dominance in the air and ground duels with elite-level metrics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his positional peers, he is a reliable presence in defence, contributing to attacks with his goal-scoring ability. His durability is a plus, with just seven games missed over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sepp van den Berg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sepp van den Berg
≈ 100% Sepp van den Berg · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sepp van den Berg · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sepp van den Berg · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sepp van den Berg?
By Doppel's fit score, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to Sepp van den Berg, with a 88/100 overall match. Patrick Mainka and Pascal Struijk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sepp van den Berg?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sepp van den Berg?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sepp van den Berg's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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