Who should replace Marco van Ginkel?
CM/CDM/CAMVitesse · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco van Ginkel's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Marco van Ginkel, the best-fitting central midfielders are Omri Gandelman, Sander van de Streek, Ashley Barnes. Omri Gandelman (KAA Gent) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ashley Barnes at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Marco van Ginkel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Ashley Barnessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 37 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Hakon Lorentzensimilar↗ | IK Start | 29 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €9.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Alessio Da Cruzsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 29 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Stefano Moreosimilar↗ | Pisa | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Thomas Delaneysimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 35 | €500k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco van Ginkel
≈ 100% Marco van Ginkel · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marco van Ginkel · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marco van Ginkel · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marco van Ginkel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Omri Gandelman (KAA Gent) does the closest job to Marco van Ginkel, at 92/100 on profile. Sander van de Streek and Ashley Barnes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marco van Ginkel?
Yes — Ashley Barnes (Norwich City) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marco van Ginkel?
Doppel learns Marco van Ginkel's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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