Players like Max Dean
STKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Dean's profile ↗
The players most similar to Max Dean are Bård Finne, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Benito Raman. Doppel rates Bård Finne (SK Brann) a 87/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk de Jong scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Max Dean
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bård Finnesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Gustaf Nilssonsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €2.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Ieltsin Camõessimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 27 | €800k | 83 | 83 |
| 8 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 32 | €1.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Dean
≈ 100% Max Dean · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Max Dean · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Max Dean · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Max Dean?
By Doppel's fit score, Bård Finne (SK Brann) is the closest profile to Max Dean, with a 87/100 overall match. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Benito Raman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Max Dean?
Yes. Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Max Dean?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Max Dean's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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