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 October 2026.
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Kevin Strootman is a creative deep-lying playmaker, adept at orchestrating play from midfield with precision. Despite his age, he showcases elite vision, ranking in the top 7% for key passes and excelling in accurate crosses, making him a valuable asset in creating scoring opportunities. With a solid availability record, having missed only eight games over the last three seasons, he remains a durable and reliable presence in Genoa's midfield, though his goal-scoring impact has diminished.
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↗ | FC Utrecht | 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↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 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 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 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 closest look-alike to Kevin Strootman?
Statistically, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest look-alike to Kevin Strootman — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (FC Utrecht) 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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