Branco Van den Boomen alternatives
CM/CDMAngers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBranco Van den Boomen's profile ↗
Branco Van den Boomen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Angers in Ligue 1, with 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Van den Boomen, Pascal Groß of Brighton & Hove Albion and Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor both offer similar roles, with fit scores of 86/100 and market values of €2m and €1m, respectively. Alexandru Maxim, valued at €0m, also presents a budget alternative with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 82 | 83 |
| 12 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Branco Van den Boomen
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Branco Van den Boomen?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 85/100 match to Branco Van den Boomen.
Who is the best-value alternative to Branco Van den Boomen?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Branco Van den Boomen?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Branco Van den Boomen's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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