Who should replace Christian Burgess?
CBRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristian Burgess's profile ↗
Christian Burgess is a centre-back for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, with 35 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Burgess, Mike Van der Hoorn from FC Utrecht boasts a fit score of 86/100, while Leo Greiml from NAC Breda has a fit score of 85/100. Both players are well-suited to perform a similar role within a defensive setup.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 30 | €11m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christian Burgess
≈ 100% Christian Burgess · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Christian Burgess · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Burgess · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Burgess?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Christian Burgess, at 95/100 on profile. Leo Greiml and Antonio Raíllo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christian Burgess?
Yes — Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christian Burgess?
Doppel learns Christian Burgess'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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