Players like Matthias Ginter
CBSC Freiburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthias Ginter's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matthias Ginter are Dean Huijsen, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Ross Sykes. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matthias Ginter is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in both defensive solidity and offensive contribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his peers, he stands out for his impressive ability to create chances and score, ranking in the top 4% for xG and big chances created. His aerial prowess and clearances further enhance his defensive credentials, making him a durable and reliable presence on the pitch, having missed only 13 games in the last three seasons.
Strengths: xG + xA, Big chances created, Aerial duels won. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matthias Ginter
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthias Ginter
≈ 100% Matthias Ginter · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Matthias Ginter · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Matthias Ginter · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matthias Ginter?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Matthias Ginter, with a 85/100 overall match. Konstantinos Koulierakis and Ross Sykes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matthias Ginter?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matthias Ginter?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matthias Ginter'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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