Who should replace Mees Hilgers?
CBFC Twente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMees Hilgers's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mees Hilgers, the best-fitting centre backs are Nick Viergever, Yunis Abdelhamid, Nicolás Otamendi. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yunis Abdelhamid at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mees Hilgers
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Samir Cherguisimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Francisco Calvosimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 34 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €3.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mees Hilgers
≈ 100% Mees Hilgers · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mees Hilgers · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mees Hilgers · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mees Hilgers?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Mees Hilgers, at 90/100 on profile. Yunis Abdelhamid and Nicolás Otamendi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mees Hilgers?
Yes — Yunis Abdelhamid (Stade de Reims) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mees Hilgers?
Doppel learns Mees Hilgers's role profile from his 2024/25 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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