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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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About Thomas Van den Belt

Thomas Van den Belt is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his goal-scoring ability and defensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 45% of his peers, he excels in non-penalty goals and clearances, showcasing his versatility and impact on both ends of the pitch. While he may not dominate duels or possession in the attacking third, his reliability is underscored by missing just nine games in three seasons, making him a valuable asset for any team.

Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Thomas Van den Belt

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗RB Leipzig27€42m9486
2Mario Pašalićsimilar↗Atalanta31€6.2m9384
3Weston McKenniesimilar↗Juventus28€31m9384
4Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗Southampton24€15m9285
5Leon Goretzkasimilar↗FC Bayern München31€11m9283
6Nuno Santossimilar↗Vitória SC27€2.7m9186
7Diego Gómezsimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion23€27m9183
8Jae-sung Leesimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0534€2.1m9183
9Samusimilar↗Vizela30€2.4m9085
10Sydie Pecksimilar↗Sheffield United22€15m9085
11Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗Darmstadt 9829€800k9084
12Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗Chelsea25€87m9083

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Thomas Van den Belt

1. Christoph BaumgartnerRB Leipzig86/100

≈ 100% Thomas Van den Belt · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90

2. Mario PašalićAtalanta84/100

≈ 100% Thomas Van den Belt · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90

3. Weston McKennieJuventus84/100

≈ 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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