Players like David van der Werff
RWFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid van der Werff's profile ↗
The players most similar to David van der Werff are Cengiz Ünder, Ibrahim Sadiq, Allahyar Sayyadmanesh. Doppel rates Cengiz Ünder (Beşiktaş JK) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ibrahim Sadiq scores 82/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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David van der Werff is a versatile right winger known for his ability to create opportunities, evidenced by his strong metrics in big chances created and key passes. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 34% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid contributions in both attack and defense, highlighted by impressive tackle and interception stats. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring reliability for FC Groningen.
Strengths: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David van der Werff
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Sadiqsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Allahyar Sayyadmaneshsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Romain Del Castillosimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €6.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Dango Ouattarasimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €36m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 24 | €4.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €38m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Antonysimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €37m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David van der Werff
≈ 100% David van der Werff · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David van der Werff · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David van der Werff · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to David van der Werff?
Statistically, Cengiz Ünder (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest look-alike to David van der Werff — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for David van der Werff?
By Doppel's fit score, Cengiz Ünder (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest profile to David van der Werff, with a 83/100 overall match. Ibrahim Sadiq and Allahyar Sayyadmanesh are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David van der Werff?
Yes. Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ Alkmaar) plays a similar right winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David van der Werff?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David van der Werff's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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