Players like Sven Botman
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSven Botman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sven Botman are Marc Guéhi, Leopold Querfeld, Alberto Dossena. Doppel rates Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Sven Botman is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and defensive engagements. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers, he showcases elite defensive prowess, evidenced by his top percentile rankings in clearances and duels won. While his contributions in attack are less pronounced, his reliability in defense is undeniable, although his injury history raises concerns about consistency. Despite this, Botman's overall quality makes him a valuable asset at the back for Newcastle United.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 68 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sven Botman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sven Botman
≈ 100% Sven Botman · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sven Botman · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sven Botman · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sven Botman?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Sven Botman, with a 85/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Alberto Dossena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sven Botman?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sven Botman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sven Botman's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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