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 (Granada) 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 October 2026.
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Hannes Van Der Bruggen is a reliable defensive midfielder with a strong focus on possession recovery and ball distribution. Ranking in the top 14% for possession won in the attacking third and the top 15% for accurate long balls, he excels at disrupting opposition play and initiating attacks from deep. With only nine games missed over the last three seasons, his durability adds to his value as a consistent presence in midfield, though he’s not known for contributing goals or assists.
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↗ | Granada | 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↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
Statistically, Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) is the closest look-alike to Hannes Van Der Bruggen — a 78/100 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 Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) 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 (Granada) 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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