Players like Thomas Van den Belt
CM/CDMCD Castellón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Van den Belt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Van den Belt are Christoph Baumgartner, Mario Pašalić, Weston McKennie. Doppel rates Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jae-sung Lee scores 83/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Thomas Van den Belt is a goal-scoring defensive midfielder who thrives in both breaking up play and contributing offensively. With his top 19% ranking in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, he adds a valuable attacking threat, while his ability to clear danger showcases his defensive awareness. With only 9 games missed in the last three seasons, he’s a durable presence in the midfield, proving reliable for his team throughout the campaign.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Van den Belt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Van den Belt
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Belt · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Belt · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Belt · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Van den Belt?
By Doppel's fit score, Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Thomas Van den Belt, with a 86/100 overall match. Mario Pašalić and Weston McKennie are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Van den Belt?
Yes. Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Van den Belt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Van den Belt'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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