Players like Mees Hilgers
CBFC Twente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMees Hilgers's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mees Hilgers are Kevin Diks, Ameen Al-Dakhil, Miguel Nóbrega. Doppel rates Kevin Diks (Borussia M'gladbach) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 85/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mees Hilgers is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for initiating attacks through his accurate long balls and successful dribbles. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his defensive capabilities. However, his struggles in aerial duels raise concerns for a centre-back. His injury history also casts a shadow on his reliability, having missed significant game time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mees Hilgers
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €3.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 87 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Junior Mwangasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mees Hilgers
≈ 100% Mees Hilgers · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Mees Hilgers · strong: xG + xA, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Mees Hilgers · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mees Hilgers?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Diks (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Mees Hilgers, with a 85/100 overall match. Ameen Al-Dakhil and Miguel Nóbrega are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mees Hilgers?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mees Hilgers?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mees Hilgers'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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