Players like Syb Van Ottele
CBFortuna Sittard · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSyb Van Ottele's profile ↗
The players most similar to Syb Van Ottele are Philipp Sander, Noahkai Banks, Reece Burke. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Reece Burke scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Syb Van Ottele is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to influence the game from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his peers, he excels in winning possession in the attacking third, making key passes, and delivering accurate long balls and crosses, showcasing his playmaking capabilities. While he may not contribute significantly to the scoresheet, his durability and consistent presence make him a reliable asset for Fortuna Sittard.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Key passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Syb Van Ottele
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Syb Van Ottele
≈ 100% Syb Van Ottele · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Syb Van Ottele · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Syb Van Ottele · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Syb Van Ottele?
Statistically, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Syb Van Ottele — a 86/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Syb Van Ottele?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Syb Van Ottele, with a 86/100 overall match. Noahkai Banks and Reece Burke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Syb Van Ottele?
Yes. Reece Burke (Charlton Athletic) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Syb Van Ottele?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Syb Van Ottele'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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