Players like Charles Vanhoutte
CDM/CMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 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 September 2026.
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Charles Vanhoutte is a robust defensive midfielder known for his tenacity and tactical intelligence. His impressive ability to win tackles and interceptions ranks him in the top 14% among his peers, showcasing his defensive prowess. Additionally, his accuracy in long balls adds a valuable dimension to his play, while his durability, missing only eight games in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch. Though his attacking contributions are limited, his primary role as a shield for the defense is executed with commendable skill.
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↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 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↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 84 | 77 |
* 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 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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