Players like Nordin Bakker
GKSC Heerenveen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNordin Bakker's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nordin Bakker are Stijn van Gassel, Antonio Sivera, Mathew Ryan. Doppel rates Stijn van Gassel (Excelsior) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adriel scores 88/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nordin Bakker is a commanding shot-stopping goalkeeper known for his proactive play and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 47% of his peers, he excels in clearances and shot attempts, showcasing his ability to effectively manage defensive situations and initiate attacks through accurate passing. His durability shines through with only four games missed in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability between the sticks. While his goals prevented metrics could improve, his overall contributions make him a solid presence in goal.
Strengths: Clearances, Shots, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nordin Bakker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stijn van Gasselsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Daniel Fernandessimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 34 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 30 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Nicolas Schmidsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nordin Bakker
≈ 100% Nordin Bakker · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nordin Bakker · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nordin Bakker · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nordin Bakker?
Statistically, Stijn van Gassel (Excelsior) is the closest look-alike to Nordin Bakker — a 88/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nordin Bakker?
By Doppel's fit score, Stijn van Gassel (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Nordin Bakker, with a 88/100 overall match. Antonio Sivera and Mathew Ryan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nordin Bakker?
Yes. Adriel (AVS - Futebol SAD) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 88/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nordin Bakker?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nordin Bakker's 2024/25 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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