Players like Tom Van De Looi
CM/CDMFamalicão · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Van De Looi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tom Van De Looi are Novatus Miroshi, Mikel Vesga, Aleksandar Stanković. Doppel rates Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tom Van De Looi is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and dominating aerial battles. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive metrics in clearances and aerial duels, making him a reliable presence in the midfield. While his attacking contributions may be limited, his durability, missing just six games in three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tom Van De Looi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Van De Looi
≈ 100% Tom Van De Looi · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tom Van De Looi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Tom Van De Looi · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tom Van De Looi?
Statistically, Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe) is the closest look-alike to Tom Van De Looi — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tom Van De Looi?
By Doppel's fit score, Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe) is the closest profile to Tom Van De Looi, with a 81/100 overall match. Mikel Vesga and Aleksandar Stanković are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Van De Looi?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tom Van De Looi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tom Van De Looi's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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