Players like Dennis Praet
CDM/CM/CAMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDennis Praet's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dennis Praet are Alexandre Lauray, José Ángel Jurado, Iyad Mohamed. Doppel rates Alexandre Lauray (Le Mans) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, José Ángel Jurado scores 77/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Dennis Praet is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing defensive solidity. His top-tier metrics in clearances and tackles demonstrate his ability to disrupt opposition attacks effectively, while his accurate long balls add a layer of distribution to his game. With a robust availability record, Praet's reliability makes him a valuable asset in midfield, ensuring his team maintains a strong defensive foundation.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dennis Praet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Marius Marinsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dennis Praet
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dennis Praet?
Statistically, Alexandre Lauray (Le Mans) is the closest look-alike to Dennis Praet — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dennis Praet?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexandre Lauray (Le Mans) is the closest profile to Dennis Praet, with a 79/100 overall match. José Ángel Jurado and Iyad Mohamed are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dennis Praet?
Yes. José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dennis Praet?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dennis Praet's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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