Who should replace Sauli Väisänen?
CB/RBAscoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSauli Väisänen's profile ↗
Sauli Väisänen is a centre-back/right-back for Ascoli in Serie B, with 14 appearances this season, totalling 923 minutes. The best replacements for Väisänen include Linus Gechter from Hertha BSC, with a fit score of 86/100, and Ewoud Pletinckx of Oud-Heverlee Leuven, who has a fit score of 79/100. These players offer similar tactical capabilities, making them strong options for those seeking players similar to Väisänen.
Best replacements for Sauli Väisänen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewoud Pletinckxsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 26 | €1.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Atanas Chernevsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Niklas Vesterlundsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sauli Väisänen
≈ 100% Sauli Väisänen · strong: Shots · low reliability
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sauli Väisänen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ewoud Pletinckx (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) does the closest job to Sauli Väisänen, at 90/100 on profile. Atanas Chernev and Linus Gechter follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sauli Väisänen?
Yes — Atanas Chernev (CF Estrela Amadora) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sauli Väisänen?
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