Players like Thijmen Blokzijl
CBFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThijmen Blokzijl's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thijmen Blokzijl are Axel Kryger, Odin Luras Bjørtuft, Craig Forsyth. Doppel rates Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) a 85/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Thijmen Blokzijl
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 83 | 83 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 83 | 83 |
| 7 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 82 | 82 |
| 9 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Jacob Haahrsimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thijmen Blokzijl
≈ 100% Thijmen Blokzijl · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Thijmen Blokzijl · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thijmen Blokzijl?
By Doppel's fit score, Axel Kryger (Kristiansund BK) is the closest profile to Thijmen Blokzijl, with a 85/100 overall match. Odin Luras Bjørtuft and Craig Forsyth 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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