Who should replace Denzel Dumfries?
RM/RBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenzel Dumfries's profile ↗
Denzel Dumfries is a right midfielder/right-back for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Dumfries, Thibo Somers from Royal Antwerp FC boasts a fit score of 88/100, while Eric Ebimbe of FC Schalke 04 follows closely with a fit score of 87/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for this role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €2.9m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 25 | €1.3m | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Jack Harrisonsimilar↗ | New England Revolution | 30 | €7.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Mark Sykessimilar↗ | Bristol City | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Giuliano Simeonesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Wes Burnssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 32 | €1.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Jeremie Frimpongsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €36m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denzel Dumfries
≈ 100% Denzel Dumfries · strong: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Denzel Dumfries · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Denzel Dumfries · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denzel Dumfries?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thibo Somers (Royal Antwerp FC) does the closest job to Denzel Dumfries, at 93/100 on profile. Weston McKennie and Eric Ebimbe follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Denzel Dumfries?
Yes — Tanguy Coulibaly (Samsunspor) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Denzel Dumfries?
Doppel learns Denzel Dumfries's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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