Who should replace Xander Dierckx?
CM/CDMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXander Dierckx's profile ↗
Xander Dierckx is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Royal Antwerp FC in the Belgian Pro League, with 19 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Dierckx, Joffrey Bultel (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, FRA-Ligue 2) offers a fit score of 79/100, while Rafael Brito (Casa Pia, POR-Primeira Liga) follows closely with a fit score of 76/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rani Khedirasimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 32 | €2.1m | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Rafael Britosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 24 | €600k | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Sergio Maestresimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 36 | €100k | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 89 | 75 |
| 12 | Janik Bachmannsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xander Dierckx
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Xander Dierckx · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xander Dierckx?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Xander Dierckx, at 94/100 on profile. Rafael Brito and Sergio Maestre 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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