Who should replace Dennis Praet?
CDM/CM/CAMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDennis Praet's profile ↗
Dennis Praet is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Praet, Alexandre Lauray from Le Mans offers a fit score of 79/100, while José Ángel Jurado of Deportivo de A Coruña follows closely with a fit score of 77/100. These players provide similar tactical profiles to Praet, making them strong alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Dobsonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €1.5m | 93 | 76 |
| 2 | Alexandre Lauraysimilar↗ | Le Mans | 29 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Niklas Dorschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €2.3m | 93 | 76 |
| 4 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Marius Marinsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 77 |
| 10 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 90 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dennis Praet
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dennis Praet · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dennis Praet?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, George Dobson (Wrexham) does the closest job to Dennis Praet, at 93/100 on profile. Alexandre Lauray and Niklas Dorsch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dennis Praet?
Yes — José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dennis Praet?
Doppel learns Dennis Praet's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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