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Players like Espen Van Ee

CM/CDMSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEspen Van Ee's profile ↗

The players most similar to Espen Van Ee are Noah Naujoks, Enric Llansana, Carel Eiting. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 78/100 overall match — 73/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.

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12 players most similar to Espen Van Ee

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Noah Naujokssimilar↗Excelsior24€1.4m7378
2Enric Llansanasimilar↗Go Ahead Eagles25€2.1m8878
3Carel Eitingsimilar↗Sparta Rotterdam28€1.3m7878
4Giulio Maggioresimilar↗Salernitana28€500k9177
5Jan Schöppnersimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim27€3.2m8677
6Joel Silvasimilar↗Boavista23€400k8877
7Amir Richardsonsimilar↗Stade de Reims24€3.9m8776
8Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗NEC Nijmegen27€4.1m8676
9Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗NEC Nijmegen24€1.4m8576
10Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗SC Telstar23€1.6m8176
11Khalil Fayadsimilar↗Montpellier22€1.5m8176
12Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗RC Lens25€22m8176

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Espen Van Ee

1. Noah NaujoksExcelsior78/100

≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90

2. Enric LlansanaGo Ahead Eagles78/100

≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90

3. Carel EitingSparta Rotterdam78/100

≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Espen Van Ee?

By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Espen Van Ee, with a 78/100 overall match. Enric Llansana and Carel Eiting are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Espen Van Ee?

Yes. Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.

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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