Players like Senne Lynen
CDM/CMSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSenne Lynen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Senne Lynen are Philipp Sander, Rubén Alcaraz, Roberto Gagliardini. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Senne Lynen is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and shielding the backline. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his peers, his standout strengths include elite tackling and interception rates, complemented by his ability to deliver accurate long balls. Lynen's durability is a major asset, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in a demanding role.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Senne Lynen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Senne Lynen
≈ 100% Senne Lynen · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Senne Lynen · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Senne Lynen · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Senne Lynen?
Statistically, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Senne Lynen — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Senne Lynen?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Senne Lynen, with a 78/100 overall match. Rubén Alcaraz and Roberto Gagliardini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Senne Lynen?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Senne Lynen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Senne Lynen'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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