Players like Jens Toornstra
CM/CAMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJens Toornstra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jens Toornstra are Lance Duijvestijn, Jackson, Samu. Doppel rates Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jackson scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jens Toornstra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Jacksonsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 27 | €200k | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 77 | 80 |
| 11 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 81 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Toornstra
≈ 100% Jens Toornstra · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Jens Toornstra · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Jens Toornstra · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jens Toornstra?
By Doppel's fit score, Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Jens Toornstra, with a 83/100 overall match. Jackson and Samu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jens Toornstra?
Yes. Jackson (İstanbulspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jens Toornstra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jens Toornstra'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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