Players like Luuk de Jong
STPSV Eindhoven · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuuk de Jong's profile ↗
Luuk de Jong is a striker for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, having made 31 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 14 goals and providing 8 assists. Players similar to Luuk de Jong include Olivier Giroud of AC Milan, with a fit score of 84/100, and Gonçalo Ramos of Paris Saint-Germain, who has a fit score of 83/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar attacking options.
About Luuk de Jong
Luuk de Jong is a prolific goal-scoring striker with an elite ability to convert chances and link play, evident from his outstanding Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers. With 29 goals and 15 assists this season, he excels in generating expected goals and assists, showcasing his knack for both finishing and creating big opportunities. While his dribbling isn't his strong suit, his experience and durability are key assets, although his recent injury history raises some concerns about availability.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA, Shots. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luuk de Jong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €28m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luuk de Jong
≈ 100% Luuk de Jong · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Luuk de Jong · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Luuk de Jong · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luuk de Jong?
By Doppel's fit score, Kai Havertz (Arsenal) is the closest profile to Luuk de Jong, with a 82/100 overall match. Gonçalo Ramos and Serhou Guirassy are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luuk de Jong?
Yes. Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luuk de Jong?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luuk de Jong's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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