Who should replace Joey Veerman?
CM/CDMPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoey Veerman's profile ↗
Joey Veerman is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, with 30 appearances, 8 goals, and 14 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Veerman, James Ward-Prowse stands out with a fit score of 86/100, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Leon Goretzka also offer strong tactical fits at 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joey Veerman
≈ 100% Joey Veerman · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joey Veerman · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joey Veerman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joey Veerman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Joey Veerman, at 95/100 on profile. Dominik Szoboszlai and James Ward-Prowse follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joey Veerman?
Yes — James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.5m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joey Veerman?
Doppel learns Joey Veerman'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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