Players like Mario Stroeykens
CM/CAMRSC Anderlecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Stroeykens's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mario Stroeykens are George Earthy, Danel Sinani, Will Smallbone. Doppel rates George Earthy (Reading) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mario Stroeykens is a versatile attacking midfielder, known for his goal-scoring ability and creativity in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 43% of his positional peers, he excels in finishing and accurate passing, contributing significantly with 5 goals and 6 assists in 38 appearances this season. While his defensive metrics are less prominent, his impressive dribbling and goal threat make him a valuable asset, although his injury history raises concerns about his durability.
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↗ | Reading | 22 | €1.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 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↗ | Portsmouth | 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↗ | CA Talleres | 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 · 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 closest look-alike to Mario Stroeykens?
Statistically, George Earthy (Reading) is the closest look-alike to Mario Stroeykens — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mario Stroeykens?
By Doppel's fit score, George Earthy (Reading) 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 (Portsmouth) 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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