Who should replace Dirk Wanner Proper?
CM/CDMNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDirk Wanner Proper's profile ↗
Dirk Wanner Proper is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, where he has made 22 appearances this season. For those searching for the best replacement for Wanner, Davy Klaassen of AFC Ajax, Rolando Mandragora from Fiorentina, and Dani De Wit of AZ Alkmaar all present excellent tactical fits, each scoring 83/100 in compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Dirk Wanner Proper · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /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. Rolando Mandragora and Dani De Wit follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dirk Wanner Proper?
Yes — Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dirk Wanner Proper?
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