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, Ronnie Edwards, Eric Smith. 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 September 2026.
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Thijmen Blokzijl is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in possession and transitions, showcasing his ability to win the ball in the attacking third and create big chances. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 50% of his peers, his contributions in build-up play are impressive, making him a reliable asset for FC Groningen. His durability is a significant plus, having missed only two games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability and consistency 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 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 12 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 85 | 82 |
* 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: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thijmen Blokzijl · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
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. Ronnie Edwards and Eric Smith 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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