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 September 2026.
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Thomas Beelen is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive distribution and technical ability from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, contributing effectively to build-up play. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. Nevertheless, his overall quality and skill set make him a valuable asset in defensive and transitional phases.
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↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 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 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 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 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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