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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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ladislav Krejčísimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €21m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €23m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €47m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €14m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Beelen
≈ 100% Thomas Beelen · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thomas Beelen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 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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