Players like David Kruse
CM/CDMValenciennes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Kruse's profile ↗
David Kruse is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Valenciennes in Ligue 2. In the 2023/24 season, he made 22 appearances, contributing 1 goal over 1407 minutes. Players similar to Kruse include Tobias Hammer Svendsen from Odds BK with a fit score of 81/100, and Javi Martínez of Huesca, who has a fit score of 80/100.
About David Kruse
David Kruse is a reliable, ball-winning defensive midfielder, showcasing a solid presence in the heart of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his peers, he excels in breaking up play and maintaining defensive stability, though his offensive contributions are modest. His durability shines through with only 17 games missed over the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for Valenciennes.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Kruse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobias Hammer Svendsensimilar↗ | Odds BK | 27 | €300k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Kjell Wätjensimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 20 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Michele Besaggiosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 20 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Baptiste Mouazansimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 25 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Kruse
≈ 100% David Kruse · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% David Kruse · low reliability
≈ 100% David Kruse · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Kruse?
By Doppel's fit score, Tobias Hammer Svendsen (Odds BK) is the closest profile to David Kruse, with a 81/100 overall match. Javi Martínez and Kjell Wätjen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Kruse?
Yes. Tobias Hammer Svendsen (Odds BK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Kruse?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Kruse's 2023/24 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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