Who should replace Gilles Dewaele?
RB/RMKV Kortrijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGilles Dewaele's profile ↗
Gilles Dewaele is a right-back/right midfielder for KV Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League, with 20 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Dewaele, Tiago Esgaio from FC Arouca offers a fit score of 83/100, while Tommaso Cassandro from Catanzaro has a fit score of 82/100. Both players provide a tactical fit that aligns closely with Dewaele's playing style.
Best replacements for Gilles Dewaele
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Alvaro Mantillasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Ilias Bronkhorstsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 88 | 88 |
| 7 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €900k | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Darnell Furlongsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €2.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Snorre Strand Nilsensimilar↗ | HamKam | 29 | €200k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Juan Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gilles Dewaele
≈ 100% Gilles Dewaele · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Gilles Dewaele · low reliability
≈ 100% Gilles Dewaele · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gilles Dewaele?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) does the closest job to Gilles Dewaele, at 92/100 on profile. Tommaso Cassandro and James Bree follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gilles Dewaele?
Yes — Ilias Bronkhorst (Excelsior) plays a similar right back role at roughly €800k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gilles Dewaele?
Doppel learns Gilles Dewaele's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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