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 September 2026.
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Syb Van Ottele is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing to the attack, evidenced by his elite possession recovery in the final third and impressive key passes. Ranking in the top 50% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional accuracy in long balls and crosses, making him a reliable playmaker from the back. With only a few games missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal as a dependable presence in defense.
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↗ | Luton Town | 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 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
* 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 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 (Luton Town) 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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