Players like Thijmen Blokzijl
CBFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThijmen Blokzijl's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thijmen Blokzijl are Craig Forsyth, Dies Janse, Maximilian Wöber. Doppel rates Craig Forsyth (Derby County) a 83/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Thijmen Blokzijl is an assertive ball-playing centre-back, showcasing a knack for initiating attacks from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48% of his peers, he excels in winning possession in the attacking third and creating big chances, marking him as a key contributor to his team’s offensive play. His durability is impressive, having missed only two games in the past three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thijmen Blokzijl
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thijmen Blokzijl
≈ 100% Thijmen Blokzijl · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Thijmen Blokzijl · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Thijmen Blokzijl · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thijmen Blokzijl?
Statistically, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is the closest look-alike to Thijmen Blokzijl — a 83/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Thijmen Blokzijl?
By Doppel's fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is the closest profile to Thijmen Blokzijl, with a 83/100 overall match. Dies Janse and Maximilian Wöber are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thijmen Blokzijl?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thijmen Blokzijl?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thijmen Blokzijl's 2025/26 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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