Players like Sam Kersten
CBSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Kersten's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Kersten are Justin Hubner, Dies Janse, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) a 82/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Sam Kersten
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 81 | 82 |
| 2 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 84 | 81 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 78 | 80 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 81 | 80 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 7 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 79 | 79 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Kersten
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sam Kersten?
By Doppel's fit score, Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Sam Kersten, with a 82/100 overall match. Dies Janse and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Kersten?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sam Kersten?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sam Kersten's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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