Cheaper alternatives to Thomas Claes
CM/CDM/CAMSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Claes's profile ↗
Thomas Claes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SV Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Claes, consider Kevin Sessa of 1. FC Heidenheim, who has a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €1m, or Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 83/100 and also valued at €1m. Other budget alternatives include Patrick Brouwer and Nermin Karić, both valued at €1m and fitting well into similar roles.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thomas Claes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 3 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 81 | 83 |
| 4 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Claes
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thomas Claes?
Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Thomas Claes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thomas Claes?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thomas Claes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Thomas Claes'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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