Players like Christian Burgess
CBRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristian Burgess's profile ↗
The players most similar to Christian Burgess are Mike Van der Hoorn, Leo Greiml, Antonio Raíllo. Doppel rates Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Christian Burgess is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in distribution and aerial dominance. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he showcases exceptional accuracy in long balls and a strong presence in duels, making him a reliable defensive anchor. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a consistent figure in the backline.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Christian Burgess
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christian Burgess
≈ 100% Christian Burgess · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Christian Burgess · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Burgess · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Burgess?
By Doppel's fit score, Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Christian Burgess, with a 86/100 overall match. Leo Greiml and Antonio Raíllo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Christian Burgess?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Christian Burgess?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Christian Burgess'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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