Players like Jan Van den Bergh
CBNAC Breda · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Van den Bergh's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jan Van den Bergh are Marc Guéhi, James Tarkowski, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Doppel rates Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 88/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Jan Van den Bergh is a ball-playing centre-back, excelling in distribution with pinpoint long balls and key passes that elevate his team's build-up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his positional peers, he showcases elite quality and reliability, having missed no games in the past three seasons. His ability to deliver accurate crosses further enhances his contribution, making him a valuable asset in both defensive duties and initiating attacks.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Key passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jan Van den Bergh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 94 | 89 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 94 | 90 |
| 8 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Van den Bergh
≈ 100% Jan Van den Bergh · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jan Van den Bergh · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jan Van den Bergh · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jan Van den Bergh?
Statistically, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Jan Van den Bergh — a 85/100 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 Jan Van den Bergh?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Jan Van den Bergh, with a 85/100 overall match. James Tarkowski and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Van den Bergh?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jan Van den Bergh?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jan Van den Bergh's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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