Who should replace Kevin Diks?
CB/LBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Diks's profile ↗
Kevin Diks is a centre-back/left-back for Borussia M'gladbach in the Bundesliga, with 30 appearances and 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Diks, Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 89/100, while Jacobo Ramón of Como also presents a solid option with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Diks
≈ 100% Kevin Diks · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kevin Diks · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kevin Diks · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Diks?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Kevin Diks, at 94/100 on profile. Jacobo Ramón and Adrián de la Fuente follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kevin Diks?
Yes — Marcos Alonso (Celta Vigo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.3m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kevin Diks?
Doppel learns Kevin Diks'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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