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 September 2026.
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Steven Berghuis is a dynamic attacking midfielder and right winger, showcasing elite playmaking abilities and goal-scoring prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his positional peers, he excels at creating big chances and consistently contributes to the attack, evidenced by his impressive stats of 5 goals and 8 assists this season. While his aerial duels may not be his strength, his creativity and vision make him a key asset for Ajax, though his injury history raises some concerns about 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 · 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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