Players like Robin van Cruijsen
CAMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRobin van Cruijsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Robin van Cruijsen are Odysseus Velanas, Alfie Devine, James Ward-Prowse. Doppel rates Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) a 78/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Odysseus Velanas scores 78/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Robin van Cruijsen is an emerging attacking midfielder with a knack for finishing and creating chances, showcasing his potential as a playmaker. Despite ranking in the bottom third of his positional peers overall, he excels in clearances and key passes, demonstrating defensive awareness and vision in the final third. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal as a reliable asset for Sparta Rotterdam.
Strengths: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Robin van Cruijsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 7 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €13m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 38 | €400k | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Robin van Cruijsen
≈ 100% Robin van Cruijsen · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Robin van Cruijsen · strong: Clearances, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Robin van Cruijsen · strong: Accurate crosses, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Robin van Cruijsen?
Statistically, Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) is the closest look-alike to Robin van Cruijsen — a 78/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Robin van Cruijsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Robin van Cruijsen, with a 78/100 overall match. Alfie Devine and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Robin van Cruijsen?
Yes. Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Robin van Cruijsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Robin van Cruijsen's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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