Players like Joey Veerman
CM/CDMPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoey Veerman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joey Veerman are Joshua Kimmich, Dominik Szoboszlai, James Ward-Prowse. Doppel rates Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, James Ward-Prowse scores 86/100 at about €4.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Joey Veerman is a dynamic playmaking midfielder, excelling in creating opportunities and dictating the tempo of the game. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 1% of his peers, he showcases elite vision and precision, evidenced by his league-leading assists and key passes. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, his ability to deliver accurate crosses and create big chances makes him a vital asset for PSV Eindhoven.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joey Veerman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joey Veerman
≈ 100% Joey Veerman · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joey Veerman · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joey Veerman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joey Veerman?
By Doppel's fit score, Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Joey Veerman, with a 82/100 overall match. Dominik Szoboszlai and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joey Veerman?
Yes. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €4.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joey Veerman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joey Veerman'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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