Players like Zeno Van Den Bosch
CB/RB1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZeno Van Den Bosch's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zeno Van Den Bosch are Miguel Nóbrega, Eric Smith, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Doppel rates Miguel Nóbrega (Vitória SC) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Nóbrega scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Zeno Van Den Bosch is a ball-playing centre-back known for his precise long-range distribution and strong presence on the ball. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 25% of his peers, he showcases quality and reliability, playing a vital role in Union Berlin's defensive setup. His durability is impressive, having missed only 2 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his importance to the squad. While his duel-winning stats could improve, his ability to orchestrate play from the back sets him apart.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Sofascore rating. 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↗ | Vitória SC | 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↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 29 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 84 |
| 8 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 85 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Zeno Van Den Bosch?
Statistically, Miguel Nóbrega (Vitória SC) is the closest look-alike to Zeno Van Den Bosch — a 83/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Zeno Van Den Bosch?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Nóbrega (Vitória SC) 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 (Vitória SC) 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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