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Players like Ricky van Wolfswinkel

STFC Twente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRicky van Wolfswinkel's profile ↗

The players most similar to Ricky van Wolfswinkel are Gustaf Nilsson, Mathias Grundetjern, Thom van Bergen. Doppel rates Gustaf Nilsson (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 83/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ieltsin Camões scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.

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12 players most similar to Ricky van Wolfswinkel

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Gustaf Nilssonsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise29€2.0m8883
2Mathias Grundetjernsimilar↗Vålerenga IF26€900k9383
3Thom van Bergensimilar↗FC Groningen22€3.1m8683
4Lukas Nmechasimilar↗Leeds United28€9.1m9183
5Keisuke Gotosimilar↗Sint-Truidense VV21€9.3m9082
6Ieltsin Camõessimilar↗Tromsø IL27€800k8282
7Marvin Pieringersimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim27€2.7m9081
8Max Deansimilar↗KAA Gent22€2.4m8481
9Mehdi Taremisimilar↗FC Porto34€2.1m9181
10Nikola Štulićsimilar↗RC Sporting Charleroi25€3.2m8581
11Troy Parrottsimilar↗AZ Alkmaar24€23m8581
12Emersonnsimilar↗Toulouse22€7.7m9181

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Ricky van Wolfswinkel

1. Gustaf NilssonRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise83/100

≈ 100% Ricky van Wolfswinkel · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %

2. Mathias GrundetjernVålerenga IF83/100

≈ 100% Ricky van Wolfswinkel · strong: Clearances, Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Key passes /90

3. Thom van BergenFC Groningen83/100

≈ 100% Ricky van Wolfswinkel · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Ricky van Wolfswinkel?

By Doppel's fit score, Gustaf Nilsson (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Ricky van Wolfswinkel, with a 83/100 overall match. Mathias Grundetjern and Thom van Bergen are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Ricky van Wolfswinkel?

Yes. Ieltsin Camões (Tromsø IL) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Ricky van Wolfswinkel?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ricky van Wolfswinkel's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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