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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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Kai Havertzsimilar↗Arsenal27€53m9282
2Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗Paris Saint-Germain25€28m9183
3Serhou Guirassysimilar↗Borussia Dortmund30€34m9182
4Olivier Giroudsimilar↗AC Milan40€900k9084
5Valentín Castellanossimilar↗Lazio28€29m8981
6Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗Borussia Dortmund33€3.7m8981
7Deniz Undavsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart30€20m8981
8Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach30€1.4m8982
9Jonas Windsimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg27€4.2m8980
10Florian Sotocasimilar↗RC Lens36€1.3m8880
11Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗Fulham25€22m8880
12Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt24€77m8882

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

Why these players match Luuk de Jong

1. Kai HavertzArsenal82/100

≈ 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

2. Gonçalo RamosParis Saint-Germain83/100

≈ 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

3. Serhou GuirassyBorussia Dortmund82/100

≈ 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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