Cheaper alternatives to Thomas Van den Belt
CM/CDMFC Twente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Van den Belt's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Thomas Van den Belt are Noe Lebreton, Noah Naujoks, Nuno Santos. Noe Lebreton (NEC Nijmegen) rates 87/100 as a match at about €4.1m, below Thomas Van den Belt's ~€4.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thomas Van den Belt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 3 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 86 | 84 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Van den Belt
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Belt · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Belt · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Belt · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thomas Van den Belt?
Ulrik Mathisen (SK Brann) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Thomas Van den Belt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thomas Van den Belt?
Noe Lebreton offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thomas Van den Belt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Thomas Van den Belt'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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