Players like Thomas Bruns
CM/CAM/CDMHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Bruns's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Bruns are Louis Mouton, Sean Longstaff, Thomas Van den Keybus. Doppel rates Louis Mouton (Angers) a 80/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 79/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Thomas Bruns is a creative playmaker with a knack for delivering pinpoint crosses and generating key chances in the final third. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% of his peers, his ability to contribute with goals and assists remains noteworthy, showcasing his offensive threat. With impressive durability, missing just one game in three seasons, he remains a reliable presence in midfield, orchestrating attacks and supporting his team’s offensive efforts.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, xG + xA. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Bruns
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 2 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €14m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Bruns
≈ 100% Thomas Bruns · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Bruns · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thomas Bruns · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thomas Bruns?
Statistically, Louis Mouton (Angers) is the closest look-alike to Thomas Bruns — a 80/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Bruns?
By Doppel's fit score, Louis Mouton (Angers) is the closest profile to Thomas Bruns, with a 80/100 overall match. Sean Longstaff and Thomas Van den Keybus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Bruns?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Bruns?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Bruns'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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