Players like Senne Lynen
CDM/CMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 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 September 2026.
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Senne Lynen is a tenacious defensive midfielder with a knack for breaking up play and protecting the backline. His elite tackling and interception rates place him in the top 2% of his peers, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks effectively. With remarkable durability, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, Lynen is a reliable asset in midfield, though his attacking contributions could be more pronounced.
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↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 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↗ | PEC Zwolle | 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↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
* 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 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 (Cádiz) 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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