Players like Sam Kersten
CBSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Kersten's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sam Kersten are Filippo Terracciano, Ronnie Edwards, Matthew Pollock. Doppel rates Filippo Terracciano (Cremonese) a 81/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Sam Kersten is a tenacious defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 44%, he demonstrates solid defensive capabilities, ranking in the top 18% for tackles and interceptions, alongside a knack for contributing to attack with two assists this season. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable fixture in the backline despite some struggles in aerial duels.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sam Kersten
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Kersten
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sam Kersten?
Statistically, Filippo Terracciano (Cremonese) is the closest look-alike to Sam Kersten — a 81/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Sam Kersten?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Terracciano (Cremonese) is the closest profile to Sam Kersten, with a 81/100 overall match. Ronnie Edwards and Matthew Pollock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sam Kersten?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
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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