Who should replace Brian De Keersmaecker?
CM/CDMOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrian De Keersmaecker's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Brian De Keersmaecker, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lincoln, Doğucan Haspolat, Fredy. Lincoln (FC Alverca) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Fredy at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Brian De Keersmaecker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Fredysimilar↗ | Bodrum FK | 36 | €100k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €3.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Mattheussimilar↗ | SC Farense | 32 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brian De Keersmaecker
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Brian De Keersmaecker · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brian De Keersmaecker?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lincoln (FC Alverca) does the closest job to Brian De Keersmaecker, at 93/100 on profile. Doğucan Haspolat and Fredy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Brian De Keersmaecker?
Yes — Fredy (Bodrum FK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Brian De Keersmaecker?
Doppel learns Brian De Keersmaecker's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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