Players like Charles Vanhoutte
CDM/CMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharles Vanhoutte's profile ↗
The players most similar to Charles Vanhoutte are Pepelu, Joan Jordán, Amir Richardson. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 78/100 overall match — 80/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 76/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Charles Vanhoutte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 80 | 78 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 73 | 76 |
| 3 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 85 | 75 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 82 | 75 |
| 5 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 70 | 75 |
| 7 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 77 | 74 |
| 8 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 80 | 74 |
| 9 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 77 | 74 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 84 | 74 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 74 | 74 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 77 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charles Vanhoutte
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charles Vanhoutte?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Charles Vanhoutte, with a 78/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Amir Richardson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Charles Vanhoutte?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Charles Vanhoutte?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Charles Vanhoutte's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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