Players like Bryan Linssen
STNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryan Linssen's profile ↗
Bryan Linssen is a striker for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 7 assists. Players similar to Linssen include Luuk de Jong from PSV Eindhoven, with a fit score of 86/100, and Ricky van Wolfswinkel of FC Twente, who has a fit score of 82/100. Both players showcase comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Bryan Linssen
Bryan Linssen is a versatile forward with a knack for playmaking, blending goal-scoring with creativity. His impressive ability to generate key passes and contribute to expected goals showcases his offensive intelligence, placing him in the top 33% of his positional peers. At 36, his durability is remarkable, having missed no games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While he may not excel in duels or dribbles, his tactical awareness and collaborative play make him a valuable asset in any attack.
Strengths: Key passes, xG + xA, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bryan Linssen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €6.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryan Linssen
≈ 100% Bryan Linssen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Bryan Linssen · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Bryan Linssen · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bryan Linssen?
By Doppel's fit score, Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Bryan Linssen, with a 82/100 overall match. Luuk de Jong and Patrick Bamford are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bryan Linssen?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bryan Linssen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bryan Linssen's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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