Players like Kristijan Belić
CM/CDMAZ Alkmaar · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristijan Belić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kristijan Belić are Matias Galarza, Pablo Ibáñez, Miguel Sousa. Doppel rates Matias Galarza (KRC Genk) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Sousa scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kristijan Belić is a robust defensive midfielder known for his exceptional tackling and interception abilities, making him a key disruptor in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his positional peers, he showcases reliability in duels and ball recovery, complemented by his capacity to execute accurate long passes. While he has struggled with injuries, missing a notable number of games over the past few seasons, his presence on the pitch significantly strengthens AZ Alkmaar's defensive structure.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kristijan Belić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Miguel Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 28 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristijan Belić
≈ 100% Kristijan Belić · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kristijan Belić · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kristijan Belić · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristijan Belić?
By Doppel's fit score, Matias Galarza (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to Kristijan Belić, with a 80/100 overall match. Pablo Ibáñez and Miguel Sousa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kristijan Belić?
Yes. Miguel Sousa (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kristijan Belić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kristijan Belić's 2023/24 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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