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 Jake Cooper, Mike Van der Hoorn, Henrik Sælebakke Falchener. Doppel rates Jake Cooper (Millwall) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Christian Burgess
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Aerial duels won %
≈ 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: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Burgess?
By Doppel's fit score, Jake Cooper (Millwall) is the closest profile to Christian Burgess, with a 86/100 overall match. Mike Van der Hoorn and Henrik Sælebakke Falchener 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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