Thomas Claes alternatives
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. In the 2025/26 season, he made 34 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Claes, consider players like Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, or Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar, all valued at €1m and fitting well into a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 81 | 83 |
| 4 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 80 | 81 |
| 10 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 82 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Shots /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?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k 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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