Players like Bram van Polen
RB/CBPEC Zwolle · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitBram van Polen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bram van Polen are Tomoki Iwata, Hamza El Kaouakibi, Lewin Blum. Doppel rates Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham City) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hamza El Kaouakibi scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Bram van Polen is a reliable ball-playing right-back known for his ability to create opportunities from the flanks. Despite being in the bottom percentile overall, his top-tier metrics in key passes and accurate crosses highlight his capability to influence the attack, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal as a seasoned professional in the Eredivisie.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate crosses, xG + xA. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bram van Polen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 89 | 87 |
| 6 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 88 | 87 |
| 12 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bram van Polen
≈ 100% Bram van Polen · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Bram van Polen · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Bram van Polen · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Bram van Polen?
Statistically, Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham City) is the closest look-alike to Bram van Polen — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Bram van Polen?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomoki Iwata (Birmingham City) is the closest profile to Bram van Polen, with a 85/100 overall match. Hamza El Kaouakibi and Lewin Blum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bram van Polen?
Yes. Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bram van Polen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bram van Polen's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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