Players like Ilias Bronkhorst
RBExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlias Bronkhorst's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ilias Bronkhorst are Tiago Esgaio, Daiki Hashioka, Terry Devlin. Doppel rates Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tiago Esgaio scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ilias Bronkhorst is a robust, defensively sound right-back with a knack for aerial duels, showcasing elite skills in winning headers and contributing key passes. Despite not standing out among his positional peers overall, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While his offensive contributions could see improvement, his aerial dominance and ability to create chances from deep add valuable dimensions to his game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ilias Bronkhorst
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Maykesimilar↗ | Santos | 34 | €1.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 24 | €3.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Josip Stanišićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 26 | €39m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 87 | 86 |
| 11 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilias Bronkhorst
≈ 100% Ilias Bronkhorst · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ilias Bronkhorst · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ilias Bronkhorst · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ilias Bronkhorst?
Statistically, Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) is the closest look-alike to Ilias Bronkhorst — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ilias Bronkhorst?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) is the closest profile to Ilias Bronkhorst, with a 85/100 overall match. Daiki Hashioka and Terry Devlin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ilias Bronkhorst?
Yes. Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ilias Bronkhorst?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ilias Bronkhorst's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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