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 Sam Greenwood, Levi Smans, Alfie Devine. Doppel rates Sam Greenwood (Preston North End) a 86/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Carel Eiting scores 85/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Brian De Keersmaecker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 3 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 5 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €3.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brian De Keersmaecker
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Big chances created, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brian De Keersmaecker?
By Doppel's fit score, Sam Greenwood (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Brian De Keersmaecker, with a 86/100 overall match. Levi Smans and Alfie Devine are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brian De Keersmaecker?
Yes. Carel Eiting (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.3m.
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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