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, Serginho, Jesper Lindstrøm. Doppel rates Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lance Duijvestijn scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jens Toornstra is a creative attacking midfielder with a keen ability to unlock defenses, showcased by his elite crossing and key passing metrics. Currently rated in the top 36% of his positional peers, he consistently contributes to his team's attacking play, with impressive numbers in big chances created and possession won in the attacking third. At 37, his durability is remarkable, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jens Toornstra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | Everton | 26 | €4.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 11 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Toornstra
≈ 100% Jens Toornstra · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jens Toornstra · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jens Toornstra · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /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 84/100 overall match. Serginho and Jesper Lindstrøm are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jens Toornstra?
Yes. Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
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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