Players like Daan Dierckx
CBStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaan Dierckx's profile ↗
Daan Dierckx is a centre-back for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 20 appearances and 1321 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Dierckx include Robin Hranáč from TSG Hoffenheim, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Timo Hübers of 1. FC Köln, with a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable options are Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld, who scored 87/100, and Mattia Bani of Palermo, with a fit score of 85/100.
About Daan Dierckx
Daan Dierckx is a dominant aerial presence in the heart of defense, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable positional centre-back. While his overall performance places him in the bottom 45% of his peers, his ability to win headers consistently sets him apart. With only nine games missed in the last three seasons, he showcases durability and reliability, essential traits for a defender. However, his lack of contributions in attacking phases highlights a need for improvement in ball progression.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Shots, Clearances. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daan Dierckx
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daan Dierckx
≈ 100% Daan Dierckx · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Daan Dierckx · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Daan Dierckx · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daan Dierckx?
By Doppel's fit score, Robin Hranáč (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Daan Dierckx, with a 84/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Maximilian Großer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daan Dierckx?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daan Dierckx?
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