Players like Dener
CM/CDMPortimonense SAD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDener's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dener are Stanko Jurić, Alexandre Lauray, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luca Herrmann scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Dener is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with top-tier clearances and tackles. While his overall quality places him in the lower percentile of his peers, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons. He provides a solid defensive anchor, though he may lack in progressive passing and dribbling, focusing instead on his strengths to fortify the midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dener
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Luca Herrmannsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dener
≈ 100% Dener · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dener · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dener · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dener?
Statistically, Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) is the closest look-alike to Dener — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dener?
By Doppel's fit score, Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Dener, with a 79/100 overall match. Alexandre Lauray and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dener?
Yes. Luca Herrmann (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dener?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dener's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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