Players like Gilles Dewaele
RB/RMKV Kortrijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGilles Dewaele's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gilles Dewaele are Tommaso Cassandro, Tiago Esgaio, James Bree. Doppel rates Tommaso Cassandro (Catanzaro) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Hrnčár scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of November 2026.
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Gilles Dewaele is a robust right-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to deliver accurate crosses, making him a valuable asset in attacking phases. Despite his lower Sofascore rating, his knack for scoring non-penalty goals adds an unexpected threat. However, his injury record raises concerns about consistency, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. When fit, Dewaele’s strengths can bolster both defense and attack for KV Kortrijk.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gilles Dewaele
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Alvaro Mantillasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Daniel Eidsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 28 | €500k | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 85 | 85 |
| 11 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gilles Dewaele
≈ 100% Gilles Dewaele · low reliability
≈ 100% Gilles Dewaele · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gilles Dewaele · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gilles Dewaele?
Statistically, Tommaso Cassandro (Catanzaro) is the closest look-alike to Gilles Dewaele — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gilles Dewaele?
By Doppel's fit score, Tommaso Cassandro (Catanzaro) is the closest profile to Gilles Dewaele, with a 81/100 overall match. Tiago Esgaio and James Bree are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gilles Dewaele?
Yes. David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gilles Dewaele?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gilles Dewaele's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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