Players like Frenkie de Jong
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrenkie de Jong's profile ↗
The players most similar to Frenkie de Jong are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Adem Zorgane, Pascal Groß. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 86/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Frenkie de Jong is a ball-playing central midfielder renowned for his elite passing ability and technical prowess. With a top 3% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in ball retention and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his ability to dictate play and create chances. Although he's faced some injury challenges, his impressive performances highlight his durability and reliability when fit, making him an essential asset for Barcelona's midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 64 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Frenkie de Jong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Frenkie de Jong
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Frenkie de Jong?
By Doppel's fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest profile to Frenkie de Jong, with a 84/100 overall match. Adem Zorgane and Pascal Groß are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Frenkie de Jong?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.3m.
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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