Cheaper alternatives to Pieter Gerkens
CM/CDM/CAMCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPieter Gerkens's profile ↗
Pieter Gerkens is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 6 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Gerkens, consider Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar, who has a fit score of 84/100, or Odysseus Velanas from PEC Zwolle, with a fit score of 82/100, both valued at €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 2 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | €400k | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Fabrizio Caligarasimilar↗ | Ascoli | 26 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pieter Gerkens
≈ 100% Pieter Gerkens · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pieter Gerkens · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pieter Gerkens · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pieter Gerkens?
Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Pieter Gerkens.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pieter Gerkens?
Patrick Brouwer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pieter Gerkens?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pieter Gerkens'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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