Players like Kevin Strootman
CM/CDMGenoa · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Strootman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Strootman are Doğucan Haspolat, Joris van Overeem, Adam Wharton. Doppel rates Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joris van Overeem scores 81/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kevin Strootman is a creative deep-lying playmaker, adept at orchestrating play from midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 34% of his positional peers, his ability to deliver key passes and accurate crosses ranks him among the top 15% in these metrics, showcasing his vision and distribution skills. While he may not contribute many goals, his reliability is evident with only 8 games missed in the last three seasons, making him a durable presence in the heart of Genoa's midfield.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate crosses, Big chances created. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin Strootman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Strootman
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Strootman?
By Doppel's fit score, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Kevin Strootman, with a 84/100 overall match. Joris van Overeem and Adam Wharton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Strootman?
Yes. Joris van Overeem (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Strootman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Strootman's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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