Players like Sven Kums
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSven Kums's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sven Kums are James Ward-Prowse, Hans Vanaken, Ruslan Malinovskyi. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Clint Leemans scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Sven Kums is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite vision and passing accuracy from his central midfield role. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and key passes, while also winning possession in the attacking third. Despite a history of injuries, his impact when fit is undeniable, making him a reliable orchestrator in the heart of the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third, Key passes. 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↗ | Burnley | 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 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Sven Kums?
Statistically, James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) is the closest look-alike to Sven Kums — a 86/100 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 Sven Kums?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) 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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