Players like Dirk Wanner Proper
CM/CDMSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDirk Wanner Proper's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dirk Wanner Proper are Davy Klaassen, Rolando Mandragora, Dani De Wit. Doppel rates Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Davy Klaassen scores 83/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Dirk Wanner Proper is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing strong finishing ability and a knack for scoring, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goal stats. With a Sofascore rating in the top 27% of his peers, he stands out for his defensive contributions, including clearances and aerial duels. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. Despite this, his goal-scoring prowess makes him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dirk Wanner Proper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €3.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dirk Wanner Proper
≈ 100% Dirk Wanner Proper · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dirk Wanner Proper · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Dirk Wanner Proper · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dirk Wanner Proper?
Statistically, Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) is the closest look-alike to Dirk Wanner Proper — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dirk Wanner Proper?
By Doppel's fit score, Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Dirk Wanner Proper, with a 83/100 overall match. Rolando Mandragora and Dani De Wit are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dirk Wanner Proper?
Yes. Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dirk Wanner Proper?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dirk Wanner Proper's 2025/26 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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