Players like Craig Dawson
CBWolverhampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCraig Dawson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Craig Dawson are John Brooks, Leopold Querfeld, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Craig Dawson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 82 | 83 |
| 4 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 81 | 81 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Craig Dawson
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Craig Dawson?
By Doppel's fit score, John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Craig Dawson, with a 84/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Craig Dawson?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Craig Dawson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Craig Dawson's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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