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 Felix Uduokhai, Kike Salas, Jan Paul van Hecke. Doppel rates Felix Uduokhai (FC Augsburg) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Dan Burn is a robust aerial defender, excelling in duels and clearances, making him a reliable presence in both centre-back and left-back roles. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 40% of his peers, indicating room for improvement, but his durability stands out with only 17 games missed in the last three seasons. While his attacking contributions are limited, his defensive prowess ensures he remains a key asset in set-piece situations and defensive stability for Newcastle United.
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 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 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 | 83 |
| 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, Clearances /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dan Burn?
By Doppel's fit score, Felix Uduokhai (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Dan Burn, with a 81/100 overall match. Kike Salas and Jan Paul van Hecke 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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