Players like Birger Verstraete
CM/CDMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBirger Verstraete's profile ↗
The players most similar to Birger Verstraete are Nicolai Rapp, Pascal Klemens, Kevin Ackermann. Doppel rates Nicolai Rapp (Karlsruher SC) a 77/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Birger Verstraete is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his ability to disrupt play and control the tempo of the game. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 47% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate long balls and aerial duels, making him a reliable presence in both defensive and transitional phases. His durability is an asset, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons, solidifying his status as a dependable figure in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Birger Verstraete
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolai Rappsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 93 | 78 |
| 7 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 8 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Eibar | 33 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 11 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Birger Verstraete
≈ 100% Birger Verstraete · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Birger Verstraete · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Birger Verstraete · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Birger Verstraete?
Statistically, Nicolai Rapp (Karlsruher SC) is the closest look-alike to Birger Verstraete — a 77/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Birger Verstraete?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolai Rapp (Karlsruher SC) is the closest profile to Birger Verstraete, with a 77/100 overall match. Pascal Klemens and Kevin Ackermann are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Birger Verstraete?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Birger Verstraete?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Birger Verstraete'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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