Players like Mario Stroeykens
CM/CAMRSC Anderlecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Stroeykens's profile ↗
Mario Stroeykens is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 23 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Stroeykens include George Earthy from Bristol City, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Danel Sinani from FC St. Pauli, with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable options are Will Smallbone and Callum O'Hare, both performing in similar roles within the Championship.
About Mario Stroeykens
Mario Stroeykens is an attacking midfielder with a knack for finding the net and creating opportunities, evidenced by his impressive finishing and accurate final-third passing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his positional peers, he stands out for his ability to contribute with 5 goals and 6 assists in 38 appearances this season. While he has faced injury challenges in the past, his skill set, including successful dribbles, marks him as a promising talent in the final third.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mario Stroeykens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Earthysimilar↗ | Bristol City | 22 | €1.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 86 |
| 6 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Stroeykens
≈ 100% Mario Stroeykens · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mario Stroeykens · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mario Stroeykens · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mario Stroeykens?
By Doppel's fit score, George Earthy (Bristol City) is the closest profile to Mario Stroeykens, with a 85/100 overall match. Danel Sinani and Will Smallbone are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mario Stroeykens?
Yes. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mario Stroeykens?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mario Stroeykens's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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