Players like Frenkie de Jong
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
The players most similar to Frenkie de Jong are Pascal Groß, Joan Jordán, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Doppel rates Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Frenkie de Jong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Groß | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Joan Jordán | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Stöger | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Harvey Elliott | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Enzo Fernández | Chelsea | 24 | €87m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Lucas Da Cunha | Como | 24 | €18m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Benjamin Bourigeaud | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Pepelu | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | İlkay Gündoğan | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Frenkie de Jong
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Frenkie de Jong?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Frenkie de Jong, with a 85/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Frenkie de Jong?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Frenkie de Jong?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Frenkie de Jong'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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