Players like Wouter Burger
CM/CDMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWouter Burger's profile ↗
The players most similar to Wouter Burger are Casemiro, Corentin Tolisso, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Doppel rates Casemiro (Manchester United) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, James Ward-Prowse scores 84/100 at about €4.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Wouter Burger is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play and providing a solid foundation for his team. With a Sofascore rating in the top 34% of his peers, he stands out for his exceptional tackling and aerial prowess, ranking in the top 10% for clearances and 14% for aerial duels. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only five games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the engine room.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Wouter Burger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wouter Burger
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wouter Burger?
By Doppel's fit score, Casemiro (Manchester United) is the closest profile to Wouter Burger, with a 83/100 overall match. Corentin Tolisso and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Wouter Burger?
Yes. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €4.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Wouter Burger?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Wouter Burger'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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