Players like Tibe De Vlieger
CMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTibe De Vlieger's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tibe De Vlieger are Anouar El Azzouzi, Rubén Alcaraz, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Tibe De Vlieger is a tenacious, ball-winning central midfielder who excels in duels and aerial battles, making him a key defensive asset for KAA Gent. With a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional reliability and durability, missing only five games in three seasons. While his offensive contributions may not be his strongest suit, his ability to disrupt opposition play and maintain defensive stability marks him as a standout talent in his role.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tibe De Vlieger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tibe De Vlieger
≈ 100% Tibe De Vlieger · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tibe De Vlieger · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tibe De Vlieger · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tibe De Vlieger?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Tibe De Vlieger, with a 79/100 overall match. Rubén Alcaraz and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tibe De Vlieger?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tibe De Vlieger?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tibe De Vlieger'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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