Who should replace Thomas Bruns?
CM/CAM/CDMHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Bruns's profile ↗
Thomas Bruns is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bruns, Zico Buurmeester (PEC Zwolle), Tika de Jonge (FC Groningen), and Joel Silva (Boavista) all share a tactical fit score of 78/100, making them suitable alternatives in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Joe Hodgesimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Bruns
≈ 100% Thomas Bruns · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thomas Bruns · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thomas Bruns · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Bruns?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Zico Buurmeester (PEC Zwolle) does the closest job to Thomas Bruns, at 90/100 on profile. Tika de Jonge and Joel Silva follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Bruns?
Yes — Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Bruns?
Doppel learns Thomas Bruns'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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