Players like Virgil van Dijk
CBLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVirgil van Dijk's profile ↗
The players most similar to Virgil van Dijk are Luka Vušković, Leo Østigård, Matthias Ginter. Doppel rates Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lewis Dunk scores 81/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Virgil van Dijk
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 18 | €64m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | €42m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 85 | 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 Virgil van Dijk
≈ 100% Virgil van Dijk · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Virgil van Dijk · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Virgil van Dijk · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Virgil van Dijk?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) is the closest profile to Virgil van Dijk, with a 84/100 overall match. Leo Østigård and Matthias Ginter are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Virgil van Dijk?
Yes. Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Virgil van Dijk?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Virgil van Dijk's 2025/26 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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