Players like Thijs Oosting
ST/CAM/CMPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThijs Oosting's profile ↗
Thijs Oosting is a striker/attacking midfielder for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, where he has made 34 appearances, contributing 6 goals and 3 assists. Players similar to Oosting include Rhian Brewster from Sheffield United, Lance Duijvestijn of Fortuna Sittard, and Josh Windass from Sheffield Wednesday, all of whom share a comparable statistical profile and have fit scores around 82/100.
About Thijs Oosting
Thijs Oosting is a versatile forward with a unique blend of attacking and defensive contributions, showcasing his ability to win possession in the final third while also being reliable in defensive clearances. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 36% of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement in overall impact, yet his durability stands out with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he can create big chances, enhancing his duel success could elevate his game further.
Strengths: Clearances, Possession won in att. third, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thijs Oosting
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhian Brewstersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Pablo Duránsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 25 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thijs Oosting
≈ 100% Thijs Oosting · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thijs Oosting · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Thijs Oosting · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thijs Oosting?
By Doppel's fit score, Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Thijs Oosting, with a 82/100 overall match. Lance Duijvestijn and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thijs Oosting?
Yes. Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thijs Oosting?
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