Players like Davy van den Berg
CM/CDMFC Utrecht · 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, Vincent Sierro scores 84/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Davy van den Berg is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both defensive duties and attacking contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, his finishing prowess stands out, reflected in his top 13% ranking for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Van den Berg's durability is a plus, having missed only six games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Shots. 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↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 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↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Davy van den Berg?
Statistically, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest look-alike to Davy van den Berg — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Vincent Sierro (Parma) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.2m.
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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