Players like Jonathan de Guzmán
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan de Guzmán's profile ↗
Jonathan de Guzmán is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, having made 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to de Guzmán include Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Gianluca Busio of Venezia, with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable options are Alfie Devine from Preston North End and Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro, both also fitting well into a similar role.
12 players most similar to Jonathan de Guzmán
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan de Guzmán
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan de Guzmán?
By Doppel's fit score, Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is the closest profile to Jonathan de Guzmán, with a 86/100 overall match. Gianluca Busio and Alfie Devine are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Yes. Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonathan de Guzmán's 2023/24 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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