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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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Best replacements for Lewis Dunk

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Marc Kempfsimilar↗Como31€3.4m9484
2Eiran Cashinsimilar↗Blackburn Rovers25€5.3m9483
3Willi Orbánsimilar↗RB Leipzig34€5.5m9383
4Matthew Pollocksimilar↗Watford25€2.2m9384
5Kevin Dikssimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach30€4.8m9285
6Marc Guéhisimilar↗Manchester City26€66m9283
7Nathan Collinssimilar↗Brentford25€29m9283
8Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗Como21€32m9287
9Florian Lejeunesimilar↗Rayo Vallecano35€1.7m9283
10Malick Thiawsimilar↗Newcastle United25€41m9284
11Kike Salassimilar↗Sevilla24€15m9184
12Fabian Schärsimilar↗Newcastle United35€3.9m9183

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Lewis Dunk

1. Marc KempfComo84/100

≈ 100% Lewis Dunk · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90

2. Eiran CashinBlackburn Rovers83/100

≈ 100% Lewis Dunk · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90

3. Willi OrbánRB Leipzig83/100

≈ 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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