Players like Michel Vlap
LW/CM/CAMFC Twente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichel Vlap's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michel Vlap are Douglas Luiz, Joey Veerman, Teun Koopmeiners. Doppel rates Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ivan Perišić scores 86/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Michel Vlap is a creative playmaker, excelling as a left winger or central midfielder with an impressive ability to orchestrate attacks. His top 7% Sofascore rating underscores his elite quality, highlighted by precise final-third passes and accurate long balls that elevate his team's offensive play. With just four games missed in the last three seasons, Vlap proves to be a reliable asset, although his duels won could improve to further bolster his influence on the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michel Vlap
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michel Vlap
≈ 100% Michel Vlap · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michel Vlap · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michel Vlap · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michel Vlap?
By Doppel's fit score, Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Michel Vlap, with a 85/100 overall match. Joey Veerman and Teun Koopmeiners are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michel Vlap?
Yes. Ivan Perišić (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar left winger role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michel Vlap?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michel Vlap's 2024/25 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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