Players like Liam Van Gelderen
CB/RBRKC Waalwijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Van Gelderen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Van Gelderen are Alessandro Dellavalle, Fabio Ruggeri, Luc Marijnissen. Doppel rates Alessandro Dellavalle (Modena) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Pastor scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Liam Van Gelderen is a robust defensive specialist, excelling as a centre-back or right-back with a focus on clearing threats and disrupting opposing attacks. His impressive metrics in clearances and tackles underscore his reliability in defensive duties, making him a valuable asset in the backline. However, concerns about his injury history may affect his consistency on the pitch, as he has missed significant playing time over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Van Gelderen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessandro Dellavallesimilar↗ | Modena | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Pablo Tomeosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Amine Chabanesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 20 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Liam Van Gelderen?
Statistically, Alessandro Dellavalle (Modena) is the closest look-alike to Liam Van Gelderen — a 79/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Liam Van Gelderen?
By Doppel's fit score, Alessandro Dellavalle (Modena) is the closest profile to Liam Van Gelderen, with a 79/100 overall match. Fabio Ruggeri and Luc Marijnissen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Van Gelderen?
Yes. Álex Pastor (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Van Gelderen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Van Gelderen's 2024/25 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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