Who should replace Petko Hristov?
CBSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPetko Hristov's profile ↗
Petko Hristov is a centre-back for Spezia in the ITA-Serie B, with 28 appearances and 1994 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Hristov, Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B and Nicola Pietrangeli of Südtirol both offer a tactical fit score of 80/100, making them strong alternatives. Players similar to Hristov include Andrea Meroni from Reggiana and Jordan Storey of Preston North End, both achieving a fit score of 78/100.
Best replacements for Petko Hristov
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Meronisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Jordan Storeysimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €4.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Petko Hristov
≈ 100% Petko Hristov · low reliability
≈ 100% Petko Hristov · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Petko Hristov · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Petko Hristov?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Andrea Meroni (Reggiana) does the closest job to Petko Hristov, at 91/100 on profile. Jordan Storey and Kazunari Kita follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Petko Hristov?
Yes — Andrea Meroni (Reggiana) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Petko Hristov?
Doppel learns Petko Hristov'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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