Players like Brian De Keersmaecker
CM/CDMOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrian De Keersmaecker's profile ↗
The players most similar to Brian De Keersmaecker are Doğucan Haspolat, Lincoln, Adam Wharton. Doppel rates Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dariusz Stalmach scores 85/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Brian De Keersmaecker is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels at breaking up play and distributing the ball effectively from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive tackling and interception stats, making him a reliable presence in midfield. While his creativity in the final third is not his strongest suit, his ability to deliver accurate long balls and contribute defensively is vital for his team. However, his injury history raises questions about durability, having missed significant playing time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Brian De Keersmaecker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brian De Keersmaecker
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Brian De Keersmaecker?
Statistically, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest look-alike to Brian De Keersmaecker — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Brian De Keersmaecker?
By Doppel's fit score, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Brian De Keersmaecker, with a 85/100 overall match. Lincoln and Adam Wharton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brian De Keersmaecker?
Yes. Dariusz Stalmach (SV Werder Bremen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Brian De Keersmaecker?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brian De Keersmaecker'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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