Players like Luuk de Jong
STFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuuk de Jong's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luuk de Jong are Kai Havertz, Gonçalo Ramos, Serhou Guirassy. Doppel rates Kai Havertz (Arsenal) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Olivier Giroud scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Luuk de Jong is a prolific goal-scoring forward, thriving as a penalty-box poacher who effortlessly links up play. With a top 1% Sofascore rating, he’s among the elite, showcasing remarkable finishing ability with 29 goals and 15 assists this season, complemented by a strong xG and xA contribution. While he has struggled with injuries, his reliability in front of goal makes him a key asset for FC Porto.
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↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €46m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 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↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Luuk de Jong?
Statistically, Kai Havertz (Arsenal) is the closest look-alike to Luuk de Jong — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Lille) 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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