Players like Thomas Van den Keybus
CM/CDMKVC Westerlo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Van den Keybus's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Van den Keybus are Noe Lebreton, Noah Naujoks, Levi Smans. Doppel rates Noe Lebreton (NEC Nijmegen) a 86/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Shiloh 't Zand scores 85/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Thomas Van den Keybus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 86 |
| 3 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 86 | 85 |
| 4 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 23 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 7 | Abdoullah Basimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Van den Keybus
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Keybus · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Keybus · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Keybus · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Van den Keybus?
By Doppel's fit score, Noe Lebreton (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Thomas Van den Keybus, with a 86/100 overall match. Noah Naujoks and Levi Smans are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Van den Keybus?
Yes. Shiloh 't Zand (Feyenoord) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Van den Keybus?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Van den Keybus'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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