Players like Tim van de Loo
CMRKC Waalwijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim van de Loo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tim van de Loo are Matt Crooks, Noah Mbamba, Lawrence Agyekum. Doppel rates Matt Crooks (Hull City) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tim van de Loo is a tenacious, defensive-minded central midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 16% of his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 32%, he showcases resilience and occasional attacking contributions, with solid dribbling and finishing metrics. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, having missed significant game time over the past seasons.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Successful dribbles. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tim van de Loo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim van de Loo
≈ 100% Tim van de Loo · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Tim van de Loo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Tim van de Loo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tim van de Loo?
Statistically, Matt Crooks (Hull City) is the closest look-alike to Tim van de Loo — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tim van de Loo?
By Doppel's fit score, Matt Crooks (Hull City) is the closest profile to Tim van de Loo, with a 80/100 overall match. Noah Mbamba and Lawrence Agyekum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tim van de Loo?
Yes. Joel Silva (CD Nacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tim van de Loo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tim van de Loo's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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