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 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
| # | 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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