Players like Dan Burn
CB/LBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDan Burn's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dan Burn are Kike Salas, Jan Paul van Hecke, Maximilian Wöber. Doppel rates Kike Salas (Sevilla) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Dan Burn is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a commanding aerial presence and a tough duelist in central or left-back roles. With an impressive Sofascore rating in the bottom 40% of his positional peers, he stands out for his ability to dominate in the air and make crucial clearances, showcasing his reliability and durability with only 17 games missed in three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly in the attacking third, his defensive prowess is invaluable to Newcastle's backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dan Burn
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dan Burn
≈ 100% Dan Burn · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Dan Burn · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dan Burn · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Dan Burn?
Statistically, Kike Salas (Sevilla) is the closest look-alike to Dan Burn — a 81/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dan Burn?
By Doppel's fit score, Kike Salas (Sevilla) is the closest profile to Dan Burn, with a 81/100 overall match. Jan Paul van Hecke and Maximilian Wöber are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dan Burn?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dan Burn?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dan Burn'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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