Players like Dave Kwakman
CM/CDMAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDave Kwakman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dave Kwakman are Gvidas Gineitis, Rocco Reitz, Noah Mbamba. Doppel rates Gvidas Gineitis (Torino) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Noah Mbamba scores 79/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Dave Kwakman is an energetic box-to-box midfielder who excels in winning duels and regaining possession in advanced areas. While his overall quality is solid but not elite, his ability to successfully dribble and finish makes him a dynamic presence in the midfield. With only a few games missed over the last three seasons, he demonstrates reliability and durability, essential traits for a player in his role.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third, Duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dave Kwakman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dave Kwakman
≈ 100% Dave Kwakman · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Dave Kwakman · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Dave Kwakman · 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 Dave Kwakman?
Statistically, Gvidas Gineitis (Torino) is the closest look-alike to Dave Kwakman — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dave Kwakman?
By Doppel's fit score, Gvidas Gineitis (Torino) is the closest profile to Dave Kwakman, with a 80/100 overall match. Rocco Reitz and Noah Mbamba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dave Kwakman?
Yes. Noah Mbamba (Lorient) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dave Kwakman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dave Kwakman's 2025/26 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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