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 October 2026.
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Mees Hilgers is a ball-playing centre-back who thrives on his ability to successfully dribble and distribute the ball from deep, ranking in the top 25% for both metrics among his peers. However, his overall performance places him in the bottom 22% of his position, raising concerns about his defensive resilience, particularly in aerial duels. While he showcases potential with accurate long balls and solid tackling metrics, his injury history with 45 games missed over the last three seasons casts a shadow on his reliability.
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↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €3.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 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 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 87 |
| 12 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Mees Hilgers?
Statistically, Kevin Diks (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Mees Hilgers — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (PEC Zwolle) 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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