Players like Tom Ince
RW/CMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Ince's profile ↗
Tom Ince is a right winger/central midfielder for Watford in the Championship, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals. Players similar to Ince include Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Sebastian Szymański from Fenerbahçe, with a fit score of 85/100. These players share comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Tom Ince
Tom Ince is a creative playmaker who excels at generating big chances, ranking in the top 16% of his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 8%, his durability is noteworthy, with no games missed in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While his finishing and duel-winning metrics may not stand out, his ability to unlock defenses remains a key asset in his role.
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 | Sebastian Szymańskisimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 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↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tom Ince · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
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. Sebastian Szymański and Victor Jensen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Ince?
Yes. Tjaronn Chery (Royal Antwerp FC) plays a similar right winger role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
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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