Who should replace Rick Meissen?
CBExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRick Meissen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rick Meissen, the best-fitting centre backs are Ayumu Seko, Félix Torres, Miguel Nóbrega. Ayumu Seko (Le Havre) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Miguel Nóbrega at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rick Meissen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayumu Sekosimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €4.7m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Félix Torressimilar↗ | Corinthians | 29 | €1.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Dario Van Den Buijssimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 31 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Siemen Voetsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Yoann Salmiersimilar↗ | Le Havre | 34 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | James Lawrencesimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 34 | €200k | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rick Meissen
≈ 100% Rick Meissen · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Rick Meissen · medium reliability
≈ 100% Rick Meissen · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rick Meissen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ayumu Seko (Le Havre) does the closest job to Rick Meissen, at 93/100 on profile. Félix Torres and Miguel Nóbrega follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rick Meissen?
Yes — Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rick Meissen?
Doppel learns Rick Meissen's role profile from his 2025/26 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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