Who should replace Hans Vanaken?
CAM/CMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHans Vanaken's profile ↗
Hans Vanaken is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, with 39 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 7 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Vanaken, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta, fit 83/100) and Gianluca Busio (Venezia, fit 84/100) are strong candidates who can perform a similar role effectively.
Best replacements for Hans Vanaken
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hans Vanaken
≈ 100% Hans Vanaken · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Hans Vanaken · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Hans Vanaken · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hans Vanaken?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) does the closest job to Hans Vanaken, at 92/100 on profile. Gianluca Busio and Enzo Fernández follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hans Vanaken?
Yes — Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hans Vanaken?
Doppel learns Hans Vanaken's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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