Who should replace Stefan de Vrij?
CBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan de Vrij's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Stefan de Vrij, the best-fitting centre backs are Jeff Chabot, Unai Núñez, Timo Hübers. Jeff Chabot (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Timo Hübers at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Stefan de Vrij
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 25 | €16m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 29 | €3.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United | 31 | €8.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 19 | €25m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Waldemar Antonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan de Vrij · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan de Vrij · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan de Vrij?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jeff Chabot (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Stefan de Vrij, at 91/100 on profile. Unai Núñez and Timo Hübers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stefan de Vrij?
Yes — Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 82/100 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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