Players like Charles Vanhoutte
CDM/CMFeyenoord · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharles Vanhoutte's profile ↗
The players most similar to Charles Vanhoutte are Nacho Martín, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nacho Martín scores 78/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Charles Vanhoutte is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a key asset in breaking up opposition play. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his peers, he showcases impressive aerial ability and accuracy in long passing, enhancing his team's transition game. While not a primary goal threat or dribbler, his durability is a significant plus, having missed only 8 games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Charles Vanhoutte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charles Vanhoutte
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Charles Vanhoutte?
Statistically, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest look-alike to Charles Vanhoutte — a 78/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Charles Vanhoutte?
By Doppel's fit score, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Charles Vanhoutte, with a 78/100 overall match. Beñat Gerenabarrena and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Charles Vanhoutte?
Yes. Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 78/100 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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