Who should replace Tim van de Loo?
CMRKC Waalwijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim van de Loo's profile ↗
Tim van de Loo is a central midfielder for RKC Waalwijk in the Eredivisie, having made 27 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for van de Loo, Noah Mbamba from Lorient stands out with a fit score of 82/100, while Matt Crooks of Hull City offers a strong alternative with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to van de Loo include Romario Rösch and Yassin Oukili, both of whom could effectively fulfil a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim van de Loo
≈ 100% Tim van de Loo · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Tim van de Loo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Tim van de Loo · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tim van de Loo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matt Crooks (Hull City) does the closest job to Tim van de Loo, at 93/100 on profile. Noah Mbamba and Romario Rösch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tim van de Loo?
Yes — Romario Rösch (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tim van de Loo?
Doppel learns Tim van de Loo'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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