Players like Dean Huijsen
CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDean Huijsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dean Huijsen are Jan Paul van Hecke, Marc Guéhi, Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Doppel rates Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Dean Huijsen is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in defensive duties while showcasing remarkable distribution skills. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he demonstrates elite quality, particularly in clearances and accurate long balls. While he may not be the most agile in one-on-one situations, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons. A true asset for any backline, Huijsen combines defensive prowess with the ability to initiate attacks from deep.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dean Huijsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 5 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dean Huijsen
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dean Huijsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Dean Huijsen, with a 86/100 overall match. Marc Guéhi and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dean Huijsen?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dean Huijsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dean Huijsen'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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