Who should replace Thomas Van den Keybus?
CM/CDMKVC Westerlo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Van den Keybus's profile ↗
Thomas Van den Keybus is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KVC Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League. For those searching for the best replacement for Van den Keybus, Shiloh 't Zand from Fortuna Sittard offers a fit score of 85/100, while Louis Mouton of Angers also stands out with an 84/100 fit score. Both players provide a tactical fit that aligns well with Van den Keybus's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Grasshopper Club Zürich | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Jean Victor Makengosimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Eljif Elmassimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 27 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Van den Keybus
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Keybus · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Keybus · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Thomas Van den Keybus · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Van den Keybus?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Louis Mouton (Angers) does the closest job to Thomas Van den Keybus, at 91/100 on profile. Pablo Ibáñez and Paul Wanner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Van den Keybus?
Yes — Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Van den Keybus?
Doppel learns Thomas Van den Keybus'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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