Who should replace Thom van Bergen?
STFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThom van Bergen's profile ↗
Thom van Bergen is a striker for FC Groningen in the Eredivisie, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 4 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for van Bergen, Etta Eyong from Levante UD and Lukas Nmecha from Leeds United both stand out with a fit score of 84/100. Other notable options include Ermedin Demirović and Tim Kleindienst, who also demonstrate strong tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Tim Kleindienstsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 31 | €7.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €20m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €39m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thom van Bergen
≈ 100% Thom van Bergen · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thom van Bergen · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thom van Bergen · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thom van Bergen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Etta Eyong (Levante UD) does the closest job to Thom van Bergen, at 94/100 on profile. Tim Kleindienst and Ermedin Demirović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thom van Bergen?
Yes — Kevin Rodriguez (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) plays a similar striker role at roughly €5.8m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thom van Bergen?
Doppel learns Thom van Bergen's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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