Players like Thomas Van den Belt
CM/CDMFC Twente · 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, Nuno Santos scores 86/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Thomas Van den Belt is a versatile central midfielder with a knack for contributing in the final third, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goal rate. Ranking in the top 43% of his positional peers, he combines solid defensive contributions with a goal-scoring touch, making him a valuable asset for FC Twente. While he may not excel in duels, his overall reliability is underscored by limited absences, showcasing his durability and consistency on the pitch.
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↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
* 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: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /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 closest look-alike to Thomas Van den Belt?
Statistically, Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) is the closest look-alike to Thomas Van den Belt — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Nuno Santos (Vitória SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.7m.
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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