Players like Thomas Claes
CM/CDM/CAMSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Claes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Claes are Markus Karlsbakk, Alfie Devine, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Markus Karlsbakk (Lillestrøm SK) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Brouwer scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Thomas Claes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 5 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €3.7m | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 81 | 83 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Claes
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Claes?
By Doppel's fit score, Markus Karlsbakk (Lillestrøm SK) is the closest profile to Thomas Claes, with a 84/100 overall match. Alfie Devine and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Claes?
Yes. Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Claes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Claes'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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