Players like Jonathan de Guzmán
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan de Guzmán's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jonathan de Guzmán are Filippo Ranocchia, Vincent Sierro, Bruno Henrique. Doppel rates Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bruno Henrique scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jonathan de Guzmán is a deep-lying playmaker with a knack for orchestrating play from midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 41%, he excels at delivering accurate long balls and creating big chances, showcasing his vision and passing range. While his defensive contributions are less prominent, his reliability is evident, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable option in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Big chances created, Clearances. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonathan de Guzmán
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | Sunderland | 22 | €37m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan de Guzmán
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Statistically, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest look-alike to Jonathan de Guzmán — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan de Guzmán?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest profile to Jonathan de Guzmán, with a 83/100 overall match. Vincent Sierro and Bruno Henrique are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Yes. Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 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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