Who should replace Rick Van Drongelen?
CBSamsunspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRick Van Drongelen's profile ↗
Rick Van Drongelen is a centre-back for Samsunspor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Van Drongelen include Danny Bakker from SC Telstar, with a fit score of 88/100, and Fabian Schär from Newcastle United, who has a fit score of 85/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Van Drongelen, Bakker offers a strong tactical fit at a lower profile.
Best replacements for Rick Van Drongelen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rick Van Drongelen
≈ 100% Rick Van Drongelen · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rick Van Drongelen · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rick Van Drongelen · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rick Van Drongelen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) does the closest job to Rick Van Drongelen, at 95/100 on profile. Danny Bakker and Edmond Tapsoba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rick Van Drongelen?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rick Van Drongelen?
Doppel learns Rick Van Drongelen'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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