Players like Stijn van Gassel
GKExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStijn van Gassel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stijn van Gassel are Iñaki Peña, Joël Drommel, Warleson. Doppel rates Iñaki Peña (Elche) a 89/100 overall match — 98/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Schmid scores 88/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Stijn van Gassel is a commanding ball-playing goalkeeper known for his exceptional distribution skills, ranking in the top 2% for accurate long balls and 3% for final-third passes. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him among the top 49% of his peers, he showcases reliability and durability, having missed only two games in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in aerial duels, his shot-stopping ability and distribution make him a vital asset for any team looking to build play from the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes, Shots. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stijn van Gassel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 98 | 89 |
| 2 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 30 | €3.7m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 94 | 89 |
| 4 | Jordan Pickfordsimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €14m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Nicolas Schmidsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €1.9m | 93 | 88 |
| 7 | Daniel Iversensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Jankat Yılmazsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 90 | 91 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stijn van Gassel
≈ 100% Stijn van Gassel · strong: Touches, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Stijn van Gassel · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Stijn van Gassel · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Stijn van Gassel?
Statistically, Iñaki Peña (Elche) is the closest look-alike to Stijn van Gassel — a 89/100 profile match (98/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Stijn van Gassel?
By Doppel's fit score, Iñaki Peña (Elche) is the closest profile to Stijn van Gassel, with a 89/100 overall match. Joël Drommel and Warleson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stijn van Gassel?
Yes. Nicolas Schmid (Portsmouth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stijn van Gassel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stijn van Gassel's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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