Who should replace Lewis Dunk?
CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Dunk's profile ↗
Lewis Dunk is a centre-back for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, with 33 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Dunk, Marc Kempf from Como and Matthew Pollock from Watford both have a fit score of 84/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Eiran Cashin and Willi Orbán are also viable options, both with fit scores of 83/100, offering solid alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Dunk
≈ 100% Lewis Dunk · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lewis Dunk · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lewis Dunk · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Dunk?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marc Kempf (Como) does the closest job to Lewis Dunk, at 94/100 on profile. Eiran Cashin and Willi Orbán follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Dunk?
Yes — Matthew Pollock (Watford) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.2m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Dunk?
Doppel learns Lewis Dunk'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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