Players like Brecht Dejaegere
CM/CDM/CAMKV Kortrijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrecht Dejaegere's profile ↗
The players most similar to Brecht Dejaegere are Marvin Mehlem, Mattias Svanberg, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Brecht Dejaegere is a combative defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, reflected in his top-tier tackling and interception stats. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 39% of his peers, he showcases reliability and durability, missing only six games in three seasons. While his offensive contributions are modest, his accurate crossing adds a valuable dimension to his game, making him a dependable presence in midfield.
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↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 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 · 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 closest look-alike to Brecht Dejaegere?
Statistically, Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest look-alike to Brecht Dejaegere — a 84/100 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 Brecht Dejaegere?
By Doppel's fit score, Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) 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 (Arminia Bielefeld) 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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