Who should replace Dennis Cirkin?
LBSunderland · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDennis Cirkin's profile ↗
Dennis Cirkin is a left-back for Sunderland in the Championship, with 36 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Cirkin, Cuiabano from Botafogo stands out with a fit score of 86/100. Other notable options include Ali Abdi of Nice, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Sam Byram from Leeds United with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Dennis Cirkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Sam Byramsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 33 | €400k | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dennis Cirkin
≈ 100% Dennis Cirkin · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Dennis Cirkin · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dennis Cirkin · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dennis Cirkin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cuiabano (Botafogo) does the closest job to Dennis Cirkin, at 96/100 on profile. Sam Byram and Carlos Romero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dennis Cirkin?
Yes — Sam Byram (Leeds United) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dennis Cirkin?
Doppel learns Dennis Cirkin's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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