Who should replace Xander Dierckx?
CM/CDMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXander Dierckx's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Xander Dierckx, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jesper Isaksen, Sergio Maestre, Rafael Brito. Jesper Isaksen (Kristiansund BK) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sergio Maestre at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Xander Dierckx
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Sergio Maestresimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 36 | €100k | 92 | 75 |
| 3 | Rafael Britosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 24 | €600k | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Yan Etekisimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 29 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Francesco Amatuccisimilar↗ | Cittadella | 25 | €500k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Niilo Mäenpääsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 28 | €200k | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Sergio Guerrerosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 27 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Ilija Vukotićsimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Willian Oliveirasimilar↗ | Vitória | 33 | €300k | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xander Dierckx
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xander Dierckx?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jesper Isaksen (Kristiansund BK) does the closest job to Xander Dierckx, at 92/100 on profile. Sergio Maestre and Rafael Brito follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xander Dierckx?
Yes — Sergio Maestre (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Xander Dierckx?
Doppel learns Xander Dierckx's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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