Who should replace Jordy Clasie?
CM/CDMAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordy Clasie's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jordy Clasie, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ramiz Zerrouki, Alex Mowatt, Joe Bell. Ramiz Zerrouki (FC Twente) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joris van Overeem at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jordy Clasie
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Joe Bellsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 27 | €3.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | David Edvardssonsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 24 | €1.6m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordy Clasie
≈ 100% Jordy Clasie · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jordy Clasie · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jordy Clasie · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jordy Clasie?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ramiz Zerrouki (FC Twente) does the closest job to Jordy Clasie, at 91/100 on profile. Alex Mowatt and Joe Bell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jordy Clasie?
Yes — Joris van Overeem (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jordy Clasie?
Doppel learns Jordy Clasie's role profile from his 2025/26 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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