Players like Sven Kums
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSven Kums's profile ↗
Sven Kums is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, with 24 appearances and 2 goals in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Kums include James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United, fit 86/100), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge KV, fit 84/100), and Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa, fit 83/100), all of whom exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Sven Kums
Sven Kums is a cerebral deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating the game from midfield with his pinpoint long balls and keen vision. Ranking in the top 3% among his positional peers, he showcases exceptional ability to win possession in the attacking third and create scoring opportunities, evidenced by his solid assist tally. While his aerial contributions may not be his forte, his experience and playmaking prowess make him a vital asset when fit, despite some injury concerns over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sven Kums
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sven Kums
≈ 100% Sven Kums · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sven Kums · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sven Kums · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sven Kums?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Sven Kums, with a 86/100 overall match. Hans Vanaken and Ruslan Malinovskyi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sven Kums?
Yes. Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sven Kums?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sven Kums's 2024/25 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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