Who should replace Dean Huijsen?
CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Dean Huijsen, the best-fitting centre backs are Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Lewis Dunk. Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mats Hummels at about €500k*. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dean Huijsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Paul van Hecke | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool FC | 34 | €16m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Lewis Dunk | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Marc Guéhi | Manchester City | 25 | €66m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Edmond Tapsoba | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Mats Hummels | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Matthias Ginter | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Nico Schlotterbeck | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €57m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Piero Hincapié | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Éder Militão | Real Madrid | 27 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Juan Foyth | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Eric Dier | FC Bayern München | 30 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dean Huijsen
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dean Huijsen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Dean Huijsen, at 95/100 on profile. Virgil van Dijk and Lewis Dunk follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dean Huijsen?
Yes — Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k*, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dean Huijsen?
Doppel learns Dean Huijsen'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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