Players like Thomas Beelen
CBFeyenoord · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Beelen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Beelen are Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Emre Can, Strahinja Pavlović. Doppel rates Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nikolai Soyset Hopland scores 84/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Thomas Beelen is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive distribution and composure under pressure. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a pivotal part of build-up play. While his aerial duels could improve, his ability to contribute offensively and maintain possession makes him a valuable asset when fit, though his injury history raises concerns about reliability.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Beelen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Beelen
≈ 100% Thomas Beelen · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Thomas Beelen · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Thomas Beelen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thomas Beelen?
Statistically, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest look-alike to Thomas Beelen — a 84/100 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 Thomas Beelen?
By Doppel's fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Thomas Beelen, with a 84/100 overall match. Emre Can and Strahinja Pavlović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Beelen?
Yes. Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Beelen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Beelen's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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