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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 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

#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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