Who should replace Eric Dier?
CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Dier's profile ↗
Eric Dier is a centre-back for AS Monaco in Ligue 1, having made 9 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Dier, André Ramalho from PSV Eindhoven stands out with a fit score of 84/100. Other notable options include Manuel Akanji from Inter and Daniele Rugani from Juventus, both with a fit score of 81/100, making them strong alternatives for similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Akanjisimilar↗ | Inter | 31 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Patricsimilar↗ | Lazio | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 30 | €11m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Dier
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
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 92/100 on profile. Daniele Rugani and Patric follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Dier?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 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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