Players like Davy van den Berg
CM/CDMPEC Zwolle · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavy van den Berg's profile ↗
The players most similar to Davy van den Berg are Filippo Ranocchia, Victor Torp, Jens Stage. Doppel rates Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Filippo Ranocchia scores 85/100 at about €3.9m. Data as of July 2026.
About Davy van den Berg
Davy van den Berg is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing an impressive ability to contribute both defensively and offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he stands out for his finishing prowess, scoring five goals this season while also generating opportunities through his shooting. His reliability is evident, having missed only six games in the past three seasons, making him a durable asset for PEC Zwolle.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Davy van den Berg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Davy van den Berg
≈ 100% Davy van den Berg · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Davy van den Berg · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Davy van den Berg · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Davy van den Berg?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest profile to Davy van den Berg, with a 85/100 overall match. Victor Torp and Jens Stage are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Davy van den Berg?
Yes. Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €3.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Davy van den Berg?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Davy van den Berg's 2024/25 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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