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Who should replace Thomas Beelen?

CBFeyenoord · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Beelen's profile ↗

Thomas Beelen is a centre-back for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, having made 25 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Beelen include Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen, with a fit score of 84/100, and Bafodé Diakité of Lille, who has a fit score of 82/100. For those seeking the best replacement for Beelen, these players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role.

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Best replacements for Thomas Beelen

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Ladislav Krejčísimilar↗Girona FC27€21m9481
2Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗Lille25€23m9382
3Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗SC Heerenveen22€1.6m9384
4Emre Cansimilar↗Borussia Dortmund32€3.2m9284
5Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗AC Milan25€38m9284
6Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗Sporting Braga26€10m9284
7António Silvasimilar↗Benfica23€27m9282
8Yann Bissecksimilar↗Inter26€47m9282
9Chancel Mbembasimilar↗Olympique de Marseille32€1.8m9183
10David Lópezsimilar↗Girona FC37€600k9181
11Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗PSV Eindhoven29€14m9181
12Fabian Schärsimilar↗Newcastle United35€3.9m9183

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Thomas Beelen

1. Ladislav KrejčíGirona FC81/100

≈ 100% Thomas Beelen · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %

2. Bafodé DiakitéLille82/100

≈ 100% Thomas Beelen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)

3. Nikolai Soyset HoplandSC Heerenveen84/100

≈ 100% Thomas Beelen · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Thomas Beelen?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ladislav Krejčí (Girona FC) does the closest job to Thomas Beelen, at 94/100 on profile. Bafodé Diakité and Nikolai Soyset Hopland follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Beelen?

Yes — Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, a 84/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Beelen?

Doppel learns Thomas Beelen's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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