Players like Stefan de Vrij
CBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan de Vrij's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stefan de Vrij are Jacobo Ramón, Isaak Touré, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Jacobo Ramón (Como) a 85/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Isaak Touré scores 84/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Stefan de Vrij
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 81 | 82 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €4.7m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan de Vrij
≈ 100% Stefan de Vrij · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan de Vrij · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Stefan de Vrij · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan de Vrij?
By Doppel's fit score, Jacobo Ramón (Como) is the closest profile to Stefan de Vrij, with a 85/100 overall match. Isaak Touré and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stefan de Vrij?
Yes. Isaak Touré (Lorient) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stefan de Vrij?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stefan de Vrij'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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