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 (AZ Alkmaar) 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 September 2026.
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Davy Klaassen is a goal-scoring central midfielder, thriving as a box-to-box engine who consistently finds the net. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 26% of his peers, he excels in finishing, netting 8 goals this season, and creating big chances, showcasing his offensive prowess. Durable and reliable, he has missed only five games in three seasons, making him a dependable asset in any midfield lineup.
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↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 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↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 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↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 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 best replacement for Davy Klaassen?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani De Wit (AZ Alkmaar) 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 (Sparta Rotterdam) 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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