Who should replace Bjorn Meijer?
LBClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBjorn Meijer's profile ↗
Bjorn Meijer is a left-back for Club Brugge KV in the Belgian Pro League, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Meijer, both Miguel Gutiérrez from Girona FC, with a fit score of 85/100, and Junior Firpo from Leeds United, also at 85/100, are strong tactical alternatives.
Best replacements for Bjorn Meijer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Theo Hernándezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 29 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Caner Erkinsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 38 | n/a | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bjorn Meijer
≈ 100% Bjorn Meijer · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Bjorn Meijer · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Bjorn Meijer · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bjorn Meijer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Juninho Capixaba (Red Bull Bragantino) does the closest job to Bjorn Meijer, at 93/100 on profile. Miguel Gutiérrez and Nuno Mendes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bjorn Meijer?
Yes — Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar left back role at roughly €600k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bjorn Meijer?
Doppel learns Bjorn Meijer's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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