Players like Eric Dier
CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Dier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eric Dier are Manuel Akanji, Daniele Rugani, André Ramalho. Doppel rates Manuel Akanji (Inter) 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 September 2026.
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Eric Dier is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, as shown by his impressive goal and assist tally this season. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a dependable outlet in build-up play. While he has faced some injury challenges, his aerial prowess and scoring ability from set-pieces highlight his versatility and impact on both ends of the pitch.
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 | Manuel Akanjisimilar↗ | Inter | 31 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Dier
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Dier?
By Doppel's fit score, Manuel Akanji (Inter) is the closest profile to Eric Dier, with a 81/100 overall match. Daniele Rugani and André Ramalho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric Dier?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) 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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