Who should replace Dean Huijsen?
CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDean Huijsen's profile ↗
Dean Huijsen is a centre-back for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 28 appearances, 2 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Huijsen, Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise provides a strong alternative with a fit score of 88/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 5 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Nico Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €57m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dean Huijsen
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dean Huijsen · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /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 96/100 on profile. Marc Guéhi and Taylor Harwood-Bellis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dean Huijsen?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, 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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