Who should replace Rick Meissen?
CBExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRick Meissen's profile ↗
Rick Meissen is a centre-back for Excelsior in the Eredivisie. He made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 assists. Players who can replace Meissen include Miguel Nóbrega from Vitória SC, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Lewis Schouten from AZ Alkmaar, also with a fit score of 84/100, making them strong tactical alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayumu Sekosimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €4.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €2.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Kayne Ramsaysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 26 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rick Meissen · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /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. Márton Dárdai and Miguel Nóbrega follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rick Meissen?
Yes — Miguel Nóbrega (Vitória SC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 85/100 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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