Players like Jens Castrop
CM/CAM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJens Castrop's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jens Castrop are Diego Gómez, Nico O'Reilly, Dehmaine Tabibou. Doppel rates Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tanguy Coulibaly scores 83/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Jens Castrop is a dynamic central midfielder who thrives on ball progression, showcasing his ability to successfully dribble past opponents while contributing defensively with solid tackling and interception stats. Currently rated in the bottom 34% of his positional peers, he demonstrates flashes of potential but needs to refine his passing in the final third. With only 12 games missed over the last three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal as a reliable option in midfield.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jens Castrop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Carney Chukwuemekasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €18m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Castrop
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jens Castrop?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Jens Castrop, with a 83/100 overall match. Nico O'Reilly and Dehmaine Tabibou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jens Castrop?
Yes. Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jens Castrop?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jens Castrop'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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