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 October 2026.
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Joey Veerman is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite vision and distribution from midfield. With a top 1% Sofascore rating, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and key passes, consistently creating big chances for teammates. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to influence games with 5 goals and 16 assists in 29 appearances highlights his quality and reliability when on the pitch.
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 | 83 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 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 | 85 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 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 closest look-alike to Joey Veerman?
Statistically, Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) is the closest look-alike to Joey Veerman — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Burnley) 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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