Players like Jens Castrop
CM/CAMBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJens Castrop's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jens Castrop are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Facundo Buonanotte. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 82/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jens Castrop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €9.6m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €14m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Castrop
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jens Castrop?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Jens Castrop, with a 82/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Facundo Buonanotte are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jens Castrop?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
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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