Players like Luuk de Jong
STPSV Eindhoven · 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 September 2026.
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Luuk de Jong is a prolific goal-scoring forward, embodying the archetype of a penalty-box poacher with his exceptional finishing and ability to create big chances. His top 1% Sofascore rating highlights his elite quality, as evidenced by an impressive 29 goals and 15 assists in just 34 appearances this season. While his dribbling isn't a standout feature, his scoring prowess and playmaking ability make him a crucial asset for PSV Eindhoven, despite a history of injuries that has limited his 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↗ | AC Milan | 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 · 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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