Who should replace Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
CM/CDMCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHannes Van Der Bruggen's profile ↗
Hannes Van Der Bruggen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League, with 32 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Van Der Bruggen could be Rubén Alcaraz from Cádiz, who has a fit score of 78/100, or Ousmane Diakité from West Bromwich Albion, with a fit score of 77/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
Best replacements for Hannes Van Der Bruggen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Luke Le Rouxsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 26 | €800k | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hannes Van Der Bruggen
≈ 100% Hannes Van Der Bruggen · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Hannes Van Der Bruggen · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Hannes Van Der Bruggen · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) does the closest job to Hannes Van Der Bruggen, at 91/100 on profile. Ousmane Diakité and Ryan Yates follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hannes Van Der Bruggen?
Doppel learns Hannes Van Der Bruggen'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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