Players like Rio Hillen
CBNAC Breda · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRio Hillen's profile ↗
Rio Hillen is a centre-back for NAC Breda in the Eredivisie, aged 23, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Hillen include Reece Burke from Luton Town, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Nicolás Valentini from Hellas Verona, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a defender like Hillen.
About Rio Hillen
Rio Hillen is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in duels and defensive actions, making him a formidable presence in the backline. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 16% among peers, his top 11% ranking in duels won showcases his tenacity and ability to disrupt opposing attacks. However, his injury history, missing 22 games over the last three seasons, raises concerns about his reliability. When fit, Hillen's defensive contributions make him a player to watch in the Eredivisie.
Strengths: Duels won, Shots, Clearances. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rio Hillen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rio Hillen
≈ 100% Rio Hillen · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rio Hillen · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Rio Hillen · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rio Hillen?
By Doppel's fit score, Reece Burke (Luton Town) is the closest profile to Rio Hillen, with a 87/100 overall match. Nicolás Valentini and José Copete are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rio Hillen?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rio Hillen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rio Hillen'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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