Who should replace Branco Van den Boomen?
CM/CDMAngers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBranco Van den Boomen's profile ↗
Branco Van den Boomen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Angers in Ligue 1, with 15 appearances and 1 assist this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Van den Boomen, Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg, fit 87/100) and Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion, fit 86/100) are strong options, providing similar tactical roles in their respective teams.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Branco Van den Boomen
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Branco Van den Boomen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to Branco Van den Boomen, at 93/100 on profile. Christian Eriksen and Gerard Gumbau follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Branco Van den Boomen?
Yes — Gerard Gumbau (Rayo Vallecano) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Branco Van den Boomen?
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