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 central midfielder who excels as a creative playmaker, showcasing elite vision and passing ability. With a top 1% Sofascore rating, he consistently delivers with 5 goals and 16 assists this season, underlining his knack for creating opportunities and accurate crosses. While he has faced some injury setbacks, his overall quality and reliability when fit make him a standout performer capable of influencing games at the highest level.
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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