Players like Pieter Gerkens
CM/CDM/CAMCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPieter Gerkens's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pieter Gerkens are Vito van Crooij, Thijs Oosting, Thibo Somers. Doppel rates Vito van Crooij (Sparta Rotterdam) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Vito van Crooij scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Pieter Gerkens is a tenacious defensive midfielder, thriving in disrupting opposition play and winning possession in advanced areas. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 43% of his peers, his ability to win aerial duels and clearances showcases his defensive acumen. With just three games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable and durable presence in the midfield, contributing with six goals this season while focusing on his defensive responsibilities.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pieter Gerkens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vito van Crooijsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €2.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Liam Cullensimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €3.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Carlo Holsesimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €6.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pieter Gerkens
≈ 100% Pieter Gerkens · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pieter Gerkens · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pieter Gerkens · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pieter Gerkens?
Statistically, Vito van Crooij (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest look-alike to Pieter Gerkens — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pieter Gerkens?
By Doppel's fit score, Vito van Crooij (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Pieter Gerkens, with a 82/100 overall match. Thijs Oosting and Thibo Somers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pieter Gerkens?
Yes. Vito van Crooij (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pieter Gerkens?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pieter Gerkens'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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