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 September 2026.
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Damian van der Haar is an attacking left-back with a knack for creating big chances and finishing opportunities, showcasing a strong offensive instinct. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 19% of his positional peers, his ability to contribute goals and assists makes him an intriguing prospect. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, with a significant number of games missed in recent seasons.
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↗ | Torino | 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 · 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 closest look-alike to Damian van der Haar?
Statistically, Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest look-alike to Damian van der Haar — a 84/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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