Players like Reece Burke
CB/RBCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitReece Burke's profile ↗
The players most similar to Reece Burke are Tiago Esgaio, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Jannis Heuer. Doppel rates Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jannis Heuer scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Reece Burke is a robust defensive anchor, excelling in aerial duels and defensive challenges, making him a formidable presence in both centre-back and right-back roles. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of positional peers, his ability to win duels and create big chances showcases his potential impact on the game. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Duels won, Big chances created, Aerial duels won. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Reece Burke
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Reece Burke
≈ 100% Reece Burke · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Reece Burke · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Reece Burke · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Reece Burke?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) is the closest profile to Reece Burke, with a 85/100 overall match. Konstantinos Koulierakis and Jannis Heuer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Reece Burke?
Yes. Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Reece Burke?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Reece Burke'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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