Players like Tom Ince
RW/CMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Ince's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tom Ince are Kristian Hlynsson, Portu, Sebastian Szymański. Doppel rates Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) a 89/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Portu scores 83/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Tom Ince is a creative right winger with a knack for playmaking, evidenced by his ability to generate big chances, placing him in the top 16% of his positional peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 12%, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While finishing and duels may not be his strong suits, his vision and creativity can unlock defenses, showcasing his potential impact in key moments.
Strengths: Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tom Ince
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 94 | 89 |
| 2 | Portusimilar↗ | Girona FC | 34 | €1.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Raul Floruczsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Jacob Trenskowsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Koji Miyoshisimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Ince
≈ 100% Tom Ince · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tom Ince · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Tom Ince · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tom Ince?
Statistically, Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) is the closest look-alike to Tom Ince — a 89/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tom Ince?
By Doppel's fit score, Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Tom Ince, with a 89/100 overall match. Portu and Sebastian Szymański are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Ince?
Yes. Portu (Girona FC) plays a similar right winger role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tom Ince?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tom Ince's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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