Players like Stije Resink
CM/CDMFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStije Resink's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stije Resink are Carlos Alcaraz, Lucas Paquetá, Johan Manzambi. Doppel rates Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 83/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Stije Resink is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in his ability to win duels and dominate aerial battles, making him a key presence in the heart of the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, his tackling and interception stats underline his reliability and defensive acumen. While finishing isn't his forte, his durability—missing only 10 games over the last three seasons—adds to his value as a consistent performer for FC Groningen.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stije Resink
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stije Resink
≈ 100% Stije Resink · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Stije Resink · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Stije Resink · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Stije Resink?
Statistically, Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Stije Resink — a 86/100 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 Stije Resink?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) is the closest profile to Stije Resink, with a 86/100 overall match. Lucas Paquetá and Johan Manzambi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stije Resink?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stije Resink?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stije Resink's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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