Who should replace Kristijan Belić?
CM/CDMAZ Alkmaar · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristijan Belić's profile ↗
Kristijan Belić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, with 14 appearances and 1 assist this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Belić, Baptiste Santamaria from Stade Rennais offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 77/100, while both Carlos Baleba and Diogo Sousa are also viable options, each boasting a fit of 78/100.
Best replacements for Kristijan Belić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 31 | €2.6m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Diogo Sousasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 20 | €8.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | RC Lens | 24 | €39m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Miguel Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 28 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristijan Belić
≈ 100% Kristijan Belić · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kristijan Belić · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kristijan Belić · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristijan Belić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Baptiste Santamaria (Stade Rennais) does the closest job to Kristijan Belić, at 93/100 on profile. Carlos Baleba and Diogo Sousa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kristijan Belić?
Yes — Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kristijan Belić?
Doppel learns Kristijan Belić's role profile from his 2023/24 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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