Players like Andreas Verstraeten
CMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndreas Verstraeten's profile ↗
The players most similar to Andreas Verstraeten are Alejandro Meléndez, Silas Gnaka, Iyad Mohamed. Doppel rates Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Meléndez scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Andreas Verstraeten is a positional ball-playing central midfielder, showcasing his ability to distribute the ball effectively with accurate long passes, ranking in the top 21% of his peers. Despite a challenging season reflected in his Sofascore rating, his durability stands out with only eight games missed over three years, indicating his reliability. While he may struggle to impact the final third, his passing range offers a solid foundation for building play from deeper areas.
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↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 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 · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andreas Verstraeten
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≈ 100% Andreas Verstraeten · 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 Andreas Verstraeten?
Statistically, Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) is the closest look-alike to Andreas Verstraeten — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andreas Verstraeten?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Andreas Verstraeten's 2025/26 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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