Who should replace Thibaud Verlinden?
LW/CAMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThibaud Verlinden's profile ↗
Thibaud Verlinden is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League. For those seeking the best replacement for Verlinden, Nordine Kandil from Annecy FC stands out with a fit score of 81/100, showcasing his ability to perform in a similar tactical role. Other notable options include Josh Murphy from Portsmouth and Alex Marchal from Real Sociedad B, both with fit scores of 77/100.
Best replacements for Thibaud Verlinden
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Murphysimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €1.6m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Nordine Kandilsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Alex Marchalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 19 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €17m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Joaquín Muñozsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Immanuel Pheraisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Tobias Heintzsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 28 | €2.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Moses Simonsimilar↗ | Nantes | 31 | €7.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Jan-Niklas Bestesimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €11m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Emil Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thibaud Verlinden
≈ 100% Thibaud Verlinden · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thibaud Verlinden · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Thibaud Verlinden · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thibaud Verlinden?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) does the closest job to Thibaud Verlinden, at 91/100 on profile. Nordine Kandil and Alex Marchal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thibaud Verlinden?
Yes — Nordine Kandil (Annecy FC) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thibaud Verlinden?
Doppel learns Thibaud Verlinden's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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