Players like Lewis Dunk
CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Dunk's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lewis Dunk are Matthew Pollock, Kevin Diks, Jacobo Ramón. Doppel rates Matthew Pollock (Watford) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lewis Dunk is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and offensive contributions, making him a vital asset in build-up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in touches and accurate long balls, allowing him to initiate attacks effectively. While he may not dominate in winning possession in the attacking third, his overall reliability is underscored by missing only nine games over the last three seasons, marking him as a durable and consistent performer.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Shots. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lewis Dunk
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Dunk
≈ 100% Lewis Dunk · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lewis Dunk · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lewis Dunk · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Dunk?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Lewis Dunk, with a 84/100 overall match. Kevin Diks and Jacobo Ramón are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lewis Dunk?
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 Lewis Dunk?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lewis Dunk'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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