Players like Toby Alderweireld
CBRoyal Antwerp FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitToby Alderweireld's profile ↗
The players most similar to Toby Alderweireld are Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Odin Luras Bjørtuft, Léo Pereira. Doppel rates Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Toby Alderweireld
Toby Alderweireld is a sophisticated ball-playing centre-back, showcasing an elite level of performance with a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers. His strengths lie in his ability to deliver precise long balls and contribute offensively, evidenced by his impressive goals and assists this season. Despite a slight dip in tackling and aerial duels, his reliability is notable, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset at the heart of defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Shots, Sofascore rating. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Toby Alderweireld
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Toby Alderweireld
≈ 100% Toby Alderweireld · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Toby Alderweireld · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Toby Alderweireld · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Toby Alderweireld?
By Doppel's fit score, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) is the closest profile to Toby Alderweireld, with a 83/100 overall match. Odin Luras Bjørtuft and Léo Pereira are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Toby Alderweireld?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Toby Alderweireld?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Toby Alderweireld'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →