Who should replace Rúben Dias?
CBManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRúben Dias's profile ↗
Rúben Dias is a centre-back for Manchester City in the Premier League, with 26 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Dias include Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid, also with a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Rúben Dias may also include Edmond Tapsoba and Virgil van Dijk, both with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €47m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rúben Dias
≈ 100% Rúben Dias · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rúben Dias · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rúben Dias · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rúben Dias?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) does the closest job to Rúben Dias, at 92/100 on profile. Virgil van Dijk and Taylor Harwood-Bellis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rúben Dias?
Yes — Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rúben Dias?
Doppel learns Rúben Dias'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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