Players like Rick Van Drongelen
CBSamsunspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRick Van Drongelen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rick Van Drongelen are Emin Bayram, Danny Bakker, George Campbell. Doppel rates Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) a 89/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 88/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rick Van Drongelen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 5 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 7 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 86 |
| 11 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rick Van Drongelen
≈ 100% Rick Van Drongelen · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rick Van Drongelen · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rick Van Drongelen · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rick Van Drongelen?
By Doppel's fit score, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Rick Van Drongelen, with a 89/100 overall match. Danny Bakker and George Campbell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rick Van Drongelen?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rick Van Drongelen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rick Van Drongelen's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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