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 (Fortuna Düsseldorf) 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 October 2026.
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Tibe De Vlieger is a tenacious central midfielder with a dominant presence in duels, making him an aggressive ball-winner and aerial threat. With a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his positional peers, he showcases elite defensive capabilities, excelling in duels and clearances. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only 5 games over the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While his attacking contributions are limited, his strength lies in controlling the midfield and disrupting opposition play.
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↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 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 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Lion City Sailors | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 88 | 77 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Tibe De Vlieger?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Tibe De Vlieger — a 79/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tibe De Vlieger?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) 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 (Granada) 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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