Players like Espen Van Ee
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEspen Van Ee's profile ↗
The players most similar to Espen Van Ee are Terry Devlin, Stanko Jurić, Giulio Maggiore. Doppel rates Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Espen Van Ee is a robust defensive midfielder known for his tenacity and ability to break up play, ranking in the top 15% for tackles and interceptions. While his overall quality places him in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons. His strengths in winning possession in the attacking third underline his role as a disruptive force, though his attacking contributions could use improvement.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Espen Van Ee
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Espen Van Ee
≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Espen Van Ee?
Statistically, Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) is the closest look-alike to Espen Van Ee — a 78/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Espen Van Ee?
By Doppel's fit score, Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) is the closest profile to Espen Van Ee, with a 78/100 overall match. Stanko Jurić and Giulio Maggiore are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Espen Van Ee?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Bari) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Espen Van Ee?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Espen Van Ee'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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