Players like Dario Van Den Buijs
CBRKC Waalwijk · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDario Van Den Buijs's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dario Van Den Buijs are Timo Hübers, Dan Zagadou, Ryan Flamingo. Doppel rates Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Dario Van Den Buijs is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to dictate play from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 26% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and creating big chances, showcasing his vision and passing prowess. While not a goal threat himself, his reliability and durability—missing only 12 games over the last three seasons—make him a key asset for RKC Waalwijk's defensive unit.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dario Van Den Buijs
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 86 | 85 |
| 10 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dario Van Den Buijs
≈ 100% Dario Van Den Buijs · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dario Van Den Buijs · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dario Van Den Buijs · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dario Van Den Buijs?
Statistically, Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) is the closest look-alike to Dario Van Den Buijs — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dario Van Den Buijs?
By Doppel's fit score, Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Dario Van Den Buijs, with a 82/100 overall match. Dan Zagadou and Ryan Flamingo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dario Van Den Buijs?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dario Van Den Buijs?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dario Van Den Buijs's 2024/25 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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