Who should replace Dener?
CM/CDMPortimonense SAD · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDener's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Dener, the best-fitting central midfielders are Adama Camara, Philip Brittijn, Yannick Engelhardt. Adama Camara (Paris FC) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Escalante at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dener
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adama Camarasimilar↗ | Paris FC | 30 | €3.1m | 93 | 75 |
| 2 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 75 |
| 3 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 91 | 75 |
| 5 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 76 |
| 6 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €900k | 90 | 75 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Willian Oliveirasimilar↗ | Vitória | 33 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dener
≈ 100% Dener · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Dener · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Dener · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dener?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Adama Camara (Paris FC) does the closest job to Dener, at 93/100 on profile. Philip Brittijn and Yannick Engelhardt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dener?
Yes — Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dener?
Doppel learns Dener's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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