Who should replace Dan Burn?
CB/LBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Dan Burn, the best-fitting centre backs are Jacob Greaves, Jake O'Brien, Felix Uduokhai. Jacob Greaves (Ipswich Town) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Matej Maglica at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Dan Burn
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Greaves | Ipswich Town | 24 | €13m | 95 | 75 |
| 2 | Jake O'Brien | Everton | 24 | €17m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Felix Uduokhai | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Matej Maglica | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Aurèle Amenda | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €10m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Danilho Doekhi | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Andreas Hanche Olsen | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Robin Hranáč | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €11m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Jorge Cuenca | Villarreal | 24 | €8.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Kike Salas | Sevilla | 22 | €15m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Willi Orbán | RB Leipzig | 33 | €5.5m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Ethan Pinnock | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dan Burn
≈ 100% Dan Burn · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Dan Burn · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dan Burn · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dan Burn?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jacob Greaves (Ipswich Town) does the closest job to Dan Burn, at 95/100 on profile. Jake O'Brien and Felix Uduokhai follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dan Burn?
Yes — Matej Maglica (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.1m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dan Burn?
Doppel learns Dan Burn'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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