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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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About Thomas Ouwejan

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Tim Handwerkersimilar↗Arminia Bielefeld28€600k9585
2Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗SC Telstar31€400k9485
3Matthieu Udolsimilar↗RC Lens30€7.7m9384
4Ryan Manningsimilar↗Southampton30€3.0m9282
5Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗Club Brugge KV26€21m9283
6Maximilian Witteksimilar↗VfL Bochum 184831€900k9181
7Nazinhosimilar↗Cercle Brugge23€6.6m9181
8David Raumsimilar↗RB Leipzig28€27m9182
9Sergio Gómezsimilar↗Real Sociedad26€15m9081
10Nolan Gillotsimilar↗RAAL La Louvière24€500k9083
11Ivan Perišićsimilar↗PSV Eindhoven37€1.2m8984
12Jan-Niklas Bestesimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim27€11m8981

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Thomas Ouwejan

1. Tim HandwerkerArminia Bielefeld85/100

≈ 100% Thomas Ouwejan · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating

2. Jeff HardeveldSC Telstar85/100

≈ 100% Thomas Ouwejan · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90

3. Matthieu UdolRC Lens84/100

≈ 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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