Who should replace Thomas Claes?
CM/CDM/CAMSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Claes's profile ↗
Thomas Claes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SV Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Claes, Thomas Van den Keybus from KVC Westerlo boasts a fit score of 82/100, while Filippo Ranocchia from Palermo offers a fit score of 81/100. Both players effectively fulfil a similar tactical role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Claes
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · medium reliability
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Thomas Claes · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Claes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to Thomas Claes, at 93/100 on profile. Filippo Ranocchia and Barry Bannan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Claes?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Claes?
Doppel learns Thomas Claes'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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