Players like Damian van der Haar
LBPEC Zwolle · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamian van der Haar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Damian van der Haar are Alexander Rossipal, Abner Vinícius, Dean James. Doppel rates Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeff Hardeveld scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Damian van der Haar
Damian van der Haar is an attacking left-back with a knack for contributing to the scoresheet, showcasing his ability to create big chances and finish effectively. Despite his low Sofascore rating, he excels in offensive metrics, ranking in the top 15% for non-penalty goals and top 11% for chances created per 90 minutes. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons. If he can maintain fitness, his attacking prowess could elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Damian van der Haar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Abner Viníciussimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €9.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Christian Güntersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damian van der Haar
≈ 100% Damian van der Haar · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Damian van der Haar · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Damian van der Haar · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Damian van der Haar?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest profile to Damian van der Haar, with a 84/100 overall match. Abner Vinícius and Dean James are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Damian van der Haar?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Damian van der Haar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Damian van der Haar's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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