Players like Brecht Dejaegere
CM/CDM/CAMKV Kortrijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrecht Dejaegere's profile ↗
Brecht Dejaegere is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KV Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League, with 25 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Dejaegere include Marvin Mehlem from Darmstadt 98, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Mattias Svanberg from VfL Wolfsburg, with a fit score of 82/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar midfield options.
About Brecht Dejaegere
Brecht Dejaegere is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play with remarkable tackling and interception skills, ranking in the top 9% among his peers. His solid dueling ability and accurate crossing provide added value in both defensive and transitional phases. With a consistent presence on the pitch—missing only six games over the last three seasons—he remains a reliable asset for KV Kortrijk, showcasing quality that places him in the top 39% of his positional cohort.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Accurate crosses. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Brecht Dejaegere
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Jun-Ho Baesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brecht Dejaegere
≈ 100% Brecht Dejaegere · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Brecht Dejaegere · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Brecht Dejaegere · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brecht Dejaegere?
By Doppel's fit score, Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is the closest profile to Brecht Dejaegere, with a 84/100 overall match. Mattias Svanberg and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brecht Dejaegere?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Brecht Dejaegere?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brecht Dejaegere's 2024/25 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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