Players like Andreas Verstraeten
CMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndreas Verstraeten's profile ↗
Andreas Verstraeten is a central midfielder for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, having made 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Verstraeten include Alejandro Meléndez from Albacete Balompié, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Iyad Mohamed of Pau FC, also with a fit score of 80/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Andreas Verstraeten
Andreas Verstraeten is a deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to dictate the tempo with accurate long balls, ranking in the top 21% of his peers. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 30%, his durability is a plus, missing only eight games in three seasons. However, he has yet to contribute significantly in terms of goals or assists, indicating a need to enhance his attacking output to elevate his impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Andreas Verstraeten
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andreas Verstraeten?
By Doppel's fit score, Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) is the closest profile to Andreas Verstraeten, with a 80/100 overall match. Silas Gnaka and Iyad Mohamed are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andreas Verstraeten?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andreas Verstraeten?
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