Players like Lincoln
CM/CAMHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLincoln's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lincoln are Patrick Brouwer, Florian Sotoca, Marco Reus. Doppel rates Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) a 87/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Brouwer scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Lincoln
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 87 | 87 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 12 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lincoln
≈ 100% Lincoln · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lincoln · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lincoln · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lincoln?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Lincoln, with a 87/100 overall match. Florian Sotoca and Marco Reus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lincoln?
Yes. Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lincoln?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lincoln'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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