Who should replace Julius Dirksen?
CBGo Ahead Eagles · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulius Dirksen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Julius Dirksen, the best-fitting centre backs are Ko Itakura, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Bart Vriends. Ko Itakura (Borussia M'gladbach) matches the role at 87/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rodrigo Fagundes at about €0k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Julius Dirksen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €8.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 2 | Mike Eerdhuijzensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 26 | €1.4m | 86 | 75 |
| 3 | Bart Vriendssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 35 | €200k | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Rodrigo Fagundessimilar↗ | Criciúma | 39 | €0k | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Kaique Rochasimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €1.0m | 85 | 76 |
| 6 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.1m | 84 | 74 |
| 7 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 84 | 76 |
| 8 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 84 | 76 |
| 9 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 84 | 76 |
| 12 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 32 | €200k | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julius Dirksen
≈ 100% Julius Dirksen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Julius Dirksen · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Julius Dirksen · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julius Dirksen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ko Itakura (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Julius Dirksen, at 87/100 on profile. Mike Eerdhuijzen and Bart Vriends follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Julius Dirksen?
Yes — Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €0k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Julius Dirksen?
Doppel learns Julius Dirksen'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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