Who should replace Birger Verstraete?
CM/CDMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBirger Verstraete's profile ↗
Birger Verstraete is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Verstraete, Pascal Klemens from Hertha BSC offers a fit score of 82/100, while Nicolai Rapp from Karlsruher SC has a fit of 77/100. Both players could effectively fulfil a similar role in midfield.
Best replacements for Birger Verstraete
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolai Rappsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 93 | 78 |
| 7 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 8 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Sebastian Griesbecksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 36 | €100k | 92 | 76 |
| 10 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 12 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Birger Verstraete
≈ 100% Birger Verstraete · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Birger Verstraete · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Birger Verstraete · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Birger Verstraete?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolai Rapp (Karlsruher SC) does the closest job to Birger Verstraete, at 94/100 on profile. Pascal Klemens and Kevin Ackermann follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Birger Verstraete?
Yes — Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Birger Verstraete?
Doppel learns Birger Verstraete'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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