Players like Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
CB/LBHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlec Van Hoorenbeeck's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alec Van Hoorenbeeck are Leandro Cabrera, Wagner Leonardo, Emin Bayram. Doppel rates Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Alec Van Hoorenbeeck is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back with a knack for contributing to set pieces, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goal tally. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his peers, he showcases elite clearance ability, making him a reliable figure in the backline. With an impressive record of durability, having missed no games in three seasons, he remains a steadfast presence on the pitch, though his attacking contributions could be more pronounced.
Strengths: Clearances, Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
≈ 100% Alec Van Hoorenbeeck · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alec Van Hoorenbeeck · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Alec Van Hoorenbeeck · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alec Van Hoorenbeeck?
By Doppel's fit score, Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, with a 85/100 overall match. Wagner Leonardo and Emin Bayram are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alec Van Hoorenbeeck?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alec Van Hoorenbeeck?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alec Van Hoorenbeeck's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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