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, Ross Sykes. Doppel rates Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham Hotspur) 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 October 2026.
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Dean Huijsen is an elite ball-playing centre-back, excelling in defensive solidity and distribution. With a top 3% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases remarkable strengths in clearances and long-range passing, allowing him to effectively initiate attacks from the back. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, making him a durable presence in defence. While not a dribbler, his ability to read the game and deliver accurate final-third passes sets him apart in the modern game.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. 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↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 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↗ | Arsenal | 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: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dean Huijsen?
Statistically, Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest look-alike to Dean Huijsen — a 86/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dean Huijsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest profile to Dean Huijsen, with a 86/100 overall match. Marc Guéhi and Ross Sykes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dean Huijsen?
Yes. André Ramalho (Corinthians) 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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