Players like Zeno Van Den Bosch
CB/RBRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZeno Van Den Bosch's profile ↗
Zeno Van Den Bosch is a centre-back/right-back for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, with 35 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Van Den Bosch include Miguel Nóbrega from Rio Ave, Eric Smith of FC St. Pauli, and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw from FC Augsburg, all boasting a fit score of 83/100, highlighting comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Zeno Van Den Bosch
Zeno Van Den Bosch is a ball-playing centre-back known for his precision in distribution and ability to control the game from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 17% of his positional peers, he excels at delivering accurate long balls, showcasing his vision and passing range. His impressive durability, having missed only 2 games in three seasons, adds to his reliability, although he could improve his duels won to further solidify his defensive presence.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zeno Van Den Bosch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Hidde ter Avestsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Jordan Tezesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €16m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 84 |
| 9 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zeno Van Den Bosch
≈ 100% Zeno Van Den Bosch · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Zeno Van Den Bosch · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Zeno Van Den Bosch · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zeno Van Den Bosch?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) is the closest profile to Zeno Van Den Bosch, with a 83/100 overall match. Eric Smith and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zeno Van Den Bosch?
Yes. Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zeno Van Den Bosch?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zeno Van Den Bosch's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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