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 July 2026.
About Xander Dierckx
Xander Dierckx is a young defensive midfielder who is still finding his footing in the game. Despite his durability, having missed only two games in three seasons, his current Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 1% of his positional peers, indicating he has room for significant development. While he shows promise, his lack of standout strengths and limited impact in key areas like touches and final-third passing are areas to address as he aims to elevate his performance.
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↗ | Reggiana | 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↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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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