Players like Marco van Ginkel
CM/CDM/CAMVitesse · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco van Ginkel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marco van Ginkel are Omri Gandelman, Noah Naujoks, Patrick Brouwer. Doppel rates Omri Gandelman (KAA Gent) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hakon Lorentzen scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Marco van Ginkel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 83 | 84 |
| 4 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Hakon Lorentzensimilar↗ | IK Start | 29 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 82 | 82 |
| 7 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Fatih Kayasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 27 | €500k | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Alessio Da Cruzsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 29 | €500k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco van Ginkel
≈ 100% Marco van Ginkel · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marco van Ginkel · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marco van Ginkel · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marco van Ginkel?
By Doppel's fit score, Omri Gandelman (KAA Gent) is the closest profile to Marco van Ginkel, with a 85/100 overall match. Noah Naujoks and Patrick Brouwer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marco van Ginkel?
Yes. Hakon Lorentzen (IK Start) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marco van Ginkel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marco van Ginkel's 2024/25 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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