Who should replace Liam Van Gelderen?
CB/RBRKC Waalwijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Van Gelderen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Liam Van Gelderen, the best-fitting centre backs are Matias Moreno, Kaiky Naves, Abdulay Juma Bah. Matias Moreno (Levante UD) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thalisson at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Liam Van Gelderen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 88 | 75 |
| 2 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 20 | €10m | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 5 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Neville Nwankwosimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Pedrãosimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 29 | €800k | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Siemen Voetsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Van Gelderen
≈ 100% Liam Van Gelderen · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Liam Van Gelderen · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Liam Van Gelderen · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Van Gelderen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matias Moreno (Levante UD) does the closest job to Liam Van Gelderen, at 88/100 on profile. Kaiky Naves and Abdulay Juma Bah follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Liam Van Gelderen?
Yes — Thalisson (Antalyaspor) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Liam Van Gelderen?
Doppel learns Liam Van Gelderen'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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