Who should replace Bryan Linssen?
STNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryan Linssen's profile ↗
Bryan Linssen is a striker for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 7 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Linssen, Luuk de Jong from PSV Eindhoven offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Olivier Giroud of AC Milan also presents a strong alternative with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €6.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Hyeon-gyu Ohsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 25 | €16m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryan Linssen
≈ 100% Bryan Linssen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Bryan Linssen · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Bryan Linssen · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bryan Linssen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) does the closest job to Bryan Linssen, at 92/100 on profile. Luuk de Jong and Patrick Bamford follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bryan Linssen?
Yes — Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bryan Linssen?
Doppel learns Bryan Linssen'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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