Players like Anton Tanghe
CBSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnton Tanghe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Anton Tanghe are Jake Cooper, Matthias Ginter, Harry Darling. Doppel rates Jake Cooper (Millwall) a 85/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Martin Gjone scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Anton Tanghe is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in initiating attacks with precise long passes and contributing offensively, evidenced by his impressive xG and xA metrics. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his positional peers, he demonstrates consistent quality and reliability, having missed only six games over the past three seasons. While he may not dominate in defensive duels, his ability to clear danger and create key chances makes him a valuable asset in both defensive solidity and build-up play.
Strengths: xG + xA, Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Anton Tanghe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 85 | 85 |
| 12 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anton Tanghe
≈ 100% Anton Tanghe · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Anton Tanghe · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Anton Tanghe · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Anton Tanghe?
Statistically, Jake Cooper (Millwall) is the closest look-alike to Anton Tanghe — a 85/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Anton Tanghe?
By Doppel's fit score, Jake Cooper (Millwall) is the closest profile to Anton Tanghe, with a 85/100 overall match. Matthias Ginter and Harry Darling are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anton Tanghe?
Yes. Martin Gjone (HamKam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anton Tanghe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anton Tanghe's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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