Who should replace Dirk Wanner Proper?
CM/CDMNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDirk Wanner Proper's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Dirk Wanner Proper, the best-fitting central midfielders are Davy Klaassen, Dani De Wit, Rolando Mandragora. Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jesper Isaksen at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dirk Wanner Proper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Kristoffer Askildsensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €2.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dirk Wanner Proper
≈ 100% Dirk Wanner Proper · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dirk Wanner Proper · strong: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Dirk Wanner Proper · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dirk Wanner Proper?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) does the closest job to Dirk Wanner Proper, at 95/100 on profile. Dani De Wit and Rolando Mandragora follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dirk Wanner Proper?
Yes — Jesper Isaksen (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dirk Wanner Proper?
Doppel learns Dirk Wanner Proper's role profile from his 2025/26 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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