Players like Davy Klaassen
CMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavy Klaassen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Davy Klaassen are Dani De Wit, Jack Hinshelwood, Victor Jensen. Doppel rates Dani De Wit (FC Utrecht) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arno Verschueren scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Davy Klaassen is a dynamic goal-scoring central midfielder, excelling as a box-to-box engine with a keen eye for finishing. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 20% of his positional peers, underlining his quality in the final third, with 8 goals this season and a knack for creating big chances. While his long-range passing and dribbling aren't his strong suits, his durability shines through, having missed just 5 games in the last 3 seasons, making him a reliable asset for any squad.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Davy Klaassen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €3.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Davy Klaassen
≈ 100% Davy Klaassen · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Davy Klaassen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Davy Klaassen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Davy Klaassen?
Statistically, Dani De Wit (FC Utrecht) is the closest look-alike to Davy Klaassen — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Davy Klaassen?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani De Wit (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Davy Klaassen, with a 83/100 overall match. Jack Hinshelwood and Victor Jensen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Davy Klaassen?
Yes. Arno Verschueren (FC Twente) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Davy Klaassen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Davy Klaassen's 2025/26 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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