Players like Zico Buurmeester
CM/CDMPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZico Buurmeester's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zico Buurmeester are Tika de Jonge, Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp, Thomas Van den Keybus. Doppel rates Tika de Jonge (FC Groningen) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Zico Buurmeester is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for breaking up play and contributing offensively, showcasing his ability to score non-penalty goals. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 40% of his peers, he excels in clearances and tackles, highlighting his defensive capabilities. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, making durability a key factor to monitor moving forward.
Strengths: Clearances, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zico Buurmeester
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zico Buurmeester
≈ 100% Zico Buurmeester · medium reliability
≈ 100% Zico Buurmeester · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Zico Buurmeester · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Zico Buurmeester?
Statistically, Tika de Jonge (FC Groningen) is the closest look-alike to Zico Buurmeester — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Zico Buurmeester?
By Doppel's fit score, Tika de Jonge (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Zico Buurmeester, with a 83/100 overall match. Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp and Thomas Van den Keybus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zico Buurmeester?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zico Buurmeester?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zico Buurmeester's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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