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, Abdellah Baallal scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Thomas Bruns is a creative playmaker whose strengths lie in his pinpoint crossing and ability to generate key chances, making him a valuable asset in the final third. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 26% of his positional peers, he showcases elite accuracy in crosses and consistently contributes to goal-scoring opportunities. With impressive durability, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, Bruns remains a reliable option for Heracles Almelo.
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↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 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 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 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 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. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
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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