Who should replace Eric Dier?
CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Eric Dier, the best-fitting centre backs are Manuel Akanji, Patric, Kim Min-jae. Manuel Akanji (Inter) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Patric at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Eric Dier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Akanji | Inter | 30 | €16m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Patric | Lazio | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Kim Min-jae | FC Bayern München | 28 | €21m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Lewis Dunk | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool FC | 34 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Raúl Asencio | Real Madrid | 22 | €18m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Francesco Acerbi | Inter | 35 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Daniele Rugani | Juventus | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Alessandro Vogliacco | Parma | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Robin Koch | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | John Stones | Manchester City | 29 | €11m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsen | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Dier
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Dier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Manuel Akanji (Inter) does the closest job to Eric Dier, at 91/100 on profile. Patric and Kim Min-jae follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Dier?
Yes — Patric (Lazio) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eric Dier?
Doppel learns Eric Dier'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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