Players like Steven Berghuis
RW/CMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSteven Berghuis's profile ↗
The players most similar to Steven Berghuis are Kevin De Bruyne, Jonas Hofmann, Ryotaro Ito. Doppel rates Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Hofmann scores 88/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
About Steven Berghuis
Steven Berghuis is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for creating scoring opportunities, making him a vital asset in the final third. Boasting a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers, his ability to generate big chances and contribute with goals and assists demonstrates his elite playmaking prowess. While his aerial duels and defensive contributions may not be his strong suit, his creativity and vision make up for it, though his recent injury history raises some concerns about his availability.
Strengths: Big chances created, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Steven Berghuis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 95 | 88 |
| 3 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Steven Berghuis
≈ 100% Steven Berghuis · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Steven Berghuis · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Steven Berghuis · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Steven Berghuis?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Steven Berghuis, with a 85/100 overall match. Jonas Hofmann and Ryotaro Ito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Steven Berghuis?
Yes. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar right winger role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Steven Berghuis?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Steven Berghuis's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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