Players like Hans Vanaken
CAM/CMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHans Vanaken's profile ↗
Hans Vanaken is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, with 39 appearances, 7 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Vanaken include Mario Pašalić of Atalanta, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Gianluca Busio from Venezia, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Hans Vanaken
Hans Vanaken is an elite attacking midfielder known for his creative vision and playmaking prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his positional peers, he excels at delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, contributing significantly with 10 goals and 13 assists this season. His durability is impressive, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, solidifying his status as a reliable orchestrator in the midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hans Vanaken
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hans Vanaken
≈ 100% Hans Vanaken · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Hans Vanaken · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Hans Vanaken · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hans Vanaken?
By Doppel's fit score, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Hans Vanaken, with a 83/100 overall match. Gianluca Busio and Enzo Fernández are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hans Vanaken?
Yes. Ryan Merlen (Sint-Truidense VV) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hans Vanaken?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hans Vanaken's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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