Players like David Kruse
CM/CDMValenciennes · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Kruse's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Kruse are Tobias Hammer Svendsen, Javi Martínez, Kjell Wätjen. Doppel rates Tobias Hammer Svendsen (Odds BK) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tobias Hammer Svendsen scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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David Kruse is a durable and reliable central midfielder who excels in providing stability in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid defensive capabilities and a strong work ethic, contributing consistently over 29 appearances this season. While he may not shine in offensive metrics like possession won in the attacking third or shot attempts, his overall presence and reliability make him a valuable asset for his team.
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 · 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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