Players like Dennis Cirkin
LBSunderland · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDennis Cirkin's profile ↗
Dennis Cirkin is a left-back for Sunderland in the Championship, with 36 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists over 2750 minutes. Players similar to Cirkin include Cuiabano from Botafogo, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Carlos Romero from Espanyol, with a fit score of 83/100. Ismail Jakobs of AS Monaco and Neco Williams of Nottingham Forest also present comparable profiles, both scoring 83 and 82 respectively.
About Dennis Cirkin
Dennis Cirkin is an aggressive, front-foot left-back who excels in defensive duels and contributes to the attack with a notable goal-scoring ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his positional peers, he showcases a strong presence in tackles and interceptions, making him a reliable defender. However, his struggles with aerial duels and long-ball accuracy could limit his effectiveness in certain situations. Despite some injury concerns in his past, his durability this season stands out, making him a valuable asset for Sunderland.
Strengths: Shots, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 46 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dennis Cirkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dennis Cirkin
≈ 100% Dennis Cirkin · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Dennis Cirkin · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Dennis Cirkin · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dennis Cirkin?
By Doppel's fit score, Cuiabano (Botafogo) is the closest profile to Dennis Cirkin, with a 85/100 overall match. Carlos Romero and Ismail Jakobs are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dennis Cirkin?
Yes. Daam Foulon (KV Mechelen) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dennis Cirkin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dennis Cirkin's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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