Players like Thomas Ouwejan
LB/LM/LWFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Ouwejan's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Ouwejan are Tim Handwerker, Jeff Hardeveld, Matthieu Udol. Doppel rates Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeff Hardeveld scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Thomas Ouwejan is an attacking left-back with a keen eye for creating opportunities, evident in his elite crossing and chance creation metrics. Ranking in the top 8% among his positional peers, he consistently delivers accurate crosses and key passes, showcasing his offensive prowess. Remarkably durable, Ouwejan has missed only two games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any squad looking for a dynamic threat down the flank.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, Sofascore rating. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Ouwejan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Jan-Niklas Bestesimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Ouwejan
≈ 100% Thomas Ouwejan · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thomas Ouwejan · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Thomas Ouwejan · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Ouwejan?
By Doppel's fit score, Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest profile to Thomas Ouwejan, with a 85/100 overall match. Jeff Hardeveld and Matthieu Udol are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Ouwejan?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Ouwejan?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Ouwejan's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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