Players like Hugo Vetlesen
CM/CDMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Vetlesen's profile ↗
Hugo Vetlesen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, with 25 appearances, 5 goals, and 6 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Vetlesen include Julian Justvan from 1. FC Nürnberg, who achieved a fit score of 90/100, and Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente, with a fit score of 89/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Hugo Vetlesen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 94 | 90 |
| 2 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 92 | 89 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 88 |
| 4 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 88 |
| 6 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 91 | 88 |
| 7 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | David Tijaničsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 87 |
| 12 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Vetlesen
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Vetlesen?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Justvan (1. FC Nürnberg) is the closest profile to Hugo Vetlesen, with a 90/100 overall match. Kristian Hlynsson and Mohamed Ihattaren are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hugo Vetlesen?
Yes. David Tijanič (Göztepe) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hugo Vetlesen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hugo Vetlesen'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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