Players like Mike Van der Hoorn
CBFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMike Van der Hoorn's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mike Van der Hoorn are Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Matthias Ginter, Matthew Pollock. Doppel rates Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mike Van der Hoorn is an elite ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional aerial prowess and defensive reliability. Ranking in the top 11% of his positional peers, he excels in winning duels and creating big chances, demonstrating both defensive solidity and the ability to contribute offensively. With only 13 games missed over the last three seasons, his durability further underscores his value to FC Utrecht’s backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mike Van der Hoorn
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mike Van der Hoorn
≈ 100% Mike Van der Hoorn · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Mike Van der Hoorn · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mike Van der Hoorn · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mike Van der Hoorn?
Statistically, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) is the closest look-alike to Mike Van der Hoorn — a 85/100 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 Mike Van der Hoorn?
By Doppel's fit score, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) is the closest profile to Mike Van der Hoorn, with a 85/100 overall match. Matthias Ginter and Matthew Pollock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mike Van der Hoorn?
Yes. André Ramalho (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mike Van der Hoorn?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mike Van der Hoorn's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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