Players like Thomas Bruns
CM/CAM/CDMHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Bruns's profile ↗
Thomas Bruns is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bruns include Louis Mouton from Angers, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United, with a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable options are Thomas Van den Keybus of KVC Westerlo and Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, both fitting well into a similar role.
About Thomas Bruns
Thomas Bruns is a creative central midfielder with a knack for orchestrating play and delivering precise crosses. His top-tier ability to create key chances and contribute to goals makes him a valuable asset, reflected in his strong Sofascore rating among peers. With remarkable durability—missing just one game in the last three seasons—he consistently showcases his reliability and impact on the pitch, though he could improve his accuracy in final-third passing to elevate his overall game.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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