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 a dynamic attacking left-back who excels in creating opportunities, evidenced by his impressive crossing and chance creation metrics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he showcases elite quality, contributing 2 goals and 6 assists in 28 appearances this season. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his durability shines through with only 2 games missed in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset on 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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