Players like Eric Dier
CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Dier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eric Dier are Daniele Rugani, André Ramalho, Virgil van Dijk. Doppel rates Daniele Rugani (Fiorentina) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Eric Dier is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing elite qualities in both defensive stability and offensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a vital link in build-up play. Despite some injury concerns over the past few seasons, his ability to score and assist from the back adds a dynamic edge to his game, underscoring his importance to AS Monaco's defensive and attacking phases.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eric Dier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 32 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Dier
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Eric Dier?
Statistically, Daniele Rugani (Fiorentina) is the closest look-alike to Eric Dier — a 81/100 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 Eric Dier?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniele Rugani (Fiorentina) is the closest profile to Eric Dier, with a 81/100 overall match. André Ramalho and Virgil van Dijk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric Dier?
Yes. André Ramalho (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eric Dier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Eric Dier's 2025/26 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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