Players like Kristijan Belić
CM/CDMAZ Alkmaar · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristijan Belić's profile ↗
Kristijan Belić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, with 14 appearances and 1 assist this season. Players similar to Belić include Matias Galarza from KRC Genk, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Pablo Ibáñez of Deportivo Alavés, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players share comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives in midfield.
About Kristijan Belić
Kristijan Belić is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a vital shield for AZ Alkmaar's backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 27% of his peers, he showcases elite ball-winning capabilities and a strong presence in duels, complemented by his ability to distribute long passes effectively. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, as he has missed significant time over the past three seasons. When fit, he is a formidable asset in midfield.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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