Players like Krystian Bielik
CDM/CM/CBWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKrystian Bielik's profile ↗
The players most similar to Krystian Bielik are Jaydee Canvot, Timo Hübers, Lucas Torró. Doppel rates Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Krystian Bielik
Krystian Bielik is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to regain possession in advanced areas. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 37% of his peers, his durability shines through as he has missed no games in three seasons. His strengths lie in winning aerial duels and delivering accurate long balls, making him a reliable presence in midfield, though he doesn’t contribute goals or assists.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Krystian Bielik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Krystian Bielik
≈ 100% Krystian Bielik · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Krystian Bielik · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Krystian Bielik · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Krystian Bielik?
By Doppel's fit score, Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Krystian Bielik, with a 78/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Lucas Torró are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Krystian Bielik?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Krystian Bielik?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Krystian Bielik's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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