Players like Xander Dierckx
CM/CDMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXander Dierckx's profile ↗
The players most similar to Xander Dierckx are Rafael Brito, Joffrey Bultel, Kasper Davidsen. Doppel rates Rafael Brito (Casa Pia) a 76/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joffrey Bultel scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Xander Dierckx is a developing central midfielder, currently finding his footing in a competitive environment. While he has shown durability with only two games missed in three seasons, his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 1% of his positional peers, indicating significant room for improvement. His metrics suggest challenges in playmaking and involvement in the final third, but with time and experience, he could evolve into a more impactful presence on the pitch.
Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Xander Dierckx
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Britosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 24 | €600k | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Ibai Aguirresimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 19 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xander Dierckx
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Xander Dierckx?
Statistically, Rafael Brito (Casa Pia) is the closest look-alike to Xander Dierckx — a 76/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Xander Dierckx?
By Doppel's fit score, Rafael Brito (Casa Pia) is the closest profile to Xander Dierckx, with a 76/100 overall match. Joffrey Bultel and Kasper Davidsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Xander Dierckx?
Yes. Joffrey Bultel (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Xander Dierckx?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Xander Dierckx's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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