Who should replace Stefan de Vrij?
CBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan de Vrij's profile ↗
Stefan de Vrij is a centre-back for Inter in Serie A, with 11 appearances and 671 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for de Vrij, Ahmetcan Kaplan from NEC Nijmegen offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Unai Núñez at Espanyol and Jeff Chabot from VfB Stuttgart both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €16m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Bernardosimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €3.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan de Vrij
≈ 100% Stefan de Vrij · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Stefan de Vrij · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Stefan de Vrij · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan de Vrij?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to Stefan de Vrij, at 94/100 on profile. Unai Núñez and Jaydee Canvot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stefan de Vrij?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stefan de Vrij?
Doppel learns Stefan de Vrij's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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