Players like Thibaud Verlinden
LW/CAMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThibaud Verlinden's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thibaud Verlinden are Nordine Kandil, Hugo Picard, Joaquín Muñoz. Doppel rates Nordine Kandil (Amiens SC) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nordine Kandil scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Thibaud Verlinden is an agile left winger with a knack for creating opportunities, evidenced by his strong dribbling and accurate crossing abilities that place him in the top 25% and 26% of his positional peers, respectively. With a solid Sofascore rating, he consistently contributes to the attack with 3 goals and 6 assists across 35 appearances this season. His durability is a plus, having missed only 7 games over the last three years, making him a reliable asset on the wing.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thibaud Verlinden
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordine Kandilsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Hugo Picardsimilar↗ | Troyes | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Joaquín Muñozsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 85 | 79 |
| 7 | Jacob Ondrejkasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €5.8m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 24 | €4.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Altin Zeqirisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €900k | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Osasuna | 24 | €3.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thibaud Verlinden
≈ 100% Thibaud Verlinden · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Thibaud Verlinden · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thibaud Verlinden · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Thibaud Verlinden?
Statistically, Nordine Kandil (Amiens SC) is the closest look-alike to Thibaud Verlinden — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Thibaud Verlinden?
By Doppel's fit score, Nordine Kandil (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Thibaud Verlinden, with a 81/100 overall match. Hugo Picard and Joaquín Muñoz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thibaud Verlinden?
Yes. Nordine Kandil (Amiens SC) plays a similar left winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thibaud Verlinden?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thibaud Verlinden's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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