Players like Wouter Burger
CM/CDMTSG Hoffenheim · 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, Ross Barkley scores 81/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Wouter Burger is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial presence and tenacity in breaking up opposition play. His elite percentile rankings in clearances and aerial duels highlight his ability to dominate the midfield, making him a reliable shield for the defense. While his offensive contributions are limited, his durability is impressive, having missed only five games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 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 closest look-alike to Wouter Burger?
Statistically, Casemiro (Manchester United) is the closest look-alike to Wouter Burger — a 83/100 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 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. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.6m.
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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