Players like Bart Verbruggen
GKBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBart Verbruggen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bart Verbruggen are Jari De Busser, André Onana, Timon Wellenreuther. Doppel rates Jari De Busser (AZ Alkmaar) a 86/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Karl Darlow scores 85/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Bart Verbruggen is an agile ball-playing goalkeeper, showcasing excellent distribution and composure under pressure. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 34% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a reliable option for initiating attacks. His impressive durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability, while his ability to perform successful dribbles adds an extra layer of confidence in possession.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bart Verbruggen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jari De Bussersimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 27 | €4.3m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | André Onanasimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 30 | €9.3m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Timon Wellenreuthersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 31 | €5.2m | 96 | 84 |
| 4 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Mark Flekkensimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 33 | €6.4m | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Rosario Central | 33 | €1.4m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 36 | €200k | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 95 | 85 |
| 9 | Matěj Kovářsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €8.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 94 | 90 |
| 11 | Michael Brouwersimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 33 | €300k | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bart Verbruggen
≈ 100% Bart Verbruggen · strong: Sofascore rating, Goals prevented · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Goals prevented /90, Save %
≈ 100% Bart Verbruggen · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Bart Verbruggen · strong: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Bart Verbruggen?
Statistically, Jari De Busser (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest look-alike to Bart Verbruggen — a 86/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Bart Verbruggen?
By Doppel's fit score, Jari De Busser (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Bart Verbruggen, with a 86/100 overall match. André Onana and Timon Wellenreuther are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bart Verbruggen?
Yes. Karl Darlow (Leeds United) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bart Verbruggen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bart Verbruggen's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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