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 Diego Gómez, Nico O'Reilly, Adrian Beck. 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 October 2026.
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Jens Castrop is a dynamic central midfielder who thrives on successful dribbles, showcasing his ability to navigate tight spaces and break defensive lines. While currently rated in the bottom third of his positional peers, his tackling and interception stats indicate a solid defensive work rate. Castrop's reliability on the pitch is notable, with only a few games missed over the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for Mönchengladbach as he continues to develop his all-around game.
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 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Carney Chukwuemekasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €18m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 25 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 89 | 81 |
* 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: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jens Castrop?
Statistically, Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest look-alike to Jens Castrop — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Adrian Beck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jens Castrop?
Yes. Tanguy Coulibaly (Samsunspor) 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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