Players like Hannes Van Der Bruggen
CM/CDMCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHannes Van Der Bruggen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hannes Van Der Bruggen are Rubén Alcaraz, Ousmane Diakité, Mikel Vesga. Doppel rates Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Hannes Van Der Bruggen
Hannes Van Der Bruggen is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in disrupting opposition play and winning possession in advanced areas. With a Sofascore rating in the top 33% of his peers, he showcases impressive strengths in aerial duels and accurate long balls, making him a key asset in both defensive solidity and transitioning play. His durability is notable, having missed just nine games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hannes Van Der Bruggen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hannes Van Der Bruggen
≈ 100% Hannes Van Der Bruggen · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Hannes Van Der Bruggen · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Hannes Van Der Bruggen · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Hannes Van Der Bruggen, with a 78/100 overall match. Ousmane Diakité and Mikel Vesga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hannes Van Der Bruggen'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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