Who should replace Tika de Jonge?
CM/CDMFC Groningen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTika de Jonge's profile ↗
Tika de Jonge is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for FC Groningen in the Eredivisie, aged 23, with a market value of €2m. For those searching for the best replacement for de Jonge, Thomas Van den Keybus from KVC Westerlo offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Zico Buurmeester from PEC Zwolle follows closely with a fit of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Rassoul Ndiayesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tika de Jonge
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tika de Jonge?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Zico Buurmeester (PEC Zwolle) does the closest job to Tika de Jonge, at 94/100 on profile. Thomas Van den Keybus and Finn Porath follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tika de Jonge?
Yes — Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tika de Jonge?
Doppel learns Tika de Jonge'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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