Players like Charles De Ketelaere
CAM/STAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharles De Ketelaere's profile ↗
The players most similar to Charles De Ketelaere are Xavi Simons, Gerard Moreno, Nicolas Pépé. Doppel rates Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Moreno scores 87/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Charles De Ketelaere is a creative attacking midfielder whose game revolves around playmaking and chance creation, making him a vital asset in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his positional peers, he excels at crafting big chances, delivering accurate passes, and orchestrating play with key passes and successful dribbles. While his injury history raises some concerns about availability, when fit, he consistently showcases elite-level talent that can unlock defenses.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes, Key passes. Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Charles De Ketelaere
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 95 | 84 |
| 8 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charles De Ketelaere
≈ 100% Charles De Ketelaere · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Charles De Ketelaere · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Charles De Ketelaere · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charles De Ketelaere?
By Doppel's fit score, Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Charles De Ketelaere, with a 86/100 overall match. Gerard Moreno and Nicolas Pépé are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Charles De Ketelaere?
Yes. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Charles De Ketelaere?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Charles De Ketelaere's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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