Who should replace Damian van Bruggen?
CBAlmere City FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamian van Bruggen's profile ↗
Damian van Bruggen is a centre-back for Almere City FC in the Eredivisie, with 31 appearances and 2508 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for van Bruggen, Unai Eguíluz from Mirandés, with a fit score of 79/100, and John Donald of Elche, who has a fit score of 78/100, are strong tactical alternatives.
Best replacements for Damian van Bruggen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Unai Eguíluzsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 24 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Mark Mampasisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 23 | €400k | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Regan Poolesimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Alessandro Pilatisimilar↗ | Feralpisalò | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Carlos Hernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 36 | €100k | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Amadeus Sögaardsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 28 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damian van Bruggen
≈ 100% Damian van Bruggen · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Damian van Bruggen · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Damian van Bruggen · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Damian van Bruggen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, John Donald (Elche) does the closest job to Damian van Bruggen, at 90/100 on profile. Unai Eguíluz and Mark Mampasi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Damian van Bruggen?
Yes — Carlos Hernández (AD Ceuta) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Damian van Bruggen?
Doppel learns Damian van Bruggen's role profile from his 2023/24 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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