Who should replace Lorenco Šimić?
CBUS Avellino 1912 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLorenco Šimić's profile ↗
Lorenco Šimić is a centre-back for US Avellino 1912 in Serie B, where he has made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Šimić, Caleb Taylor from Millwall offers a high tactical fit score of 88/100, while Petko Hristov from Spezia also presents a solid option with a fit of 80/100.
Best replacements for Lorenco Šimić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lorenco Šimić
≈ 100% Lorenco Šimić · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lorenco Šimić · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lorenco Šimić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lorenco Šimić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Petko Hristov (Spezia) does the closest job to Lorenco Šimić, at 93/100 on profile. Caleb Taylor and Seid Korać follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lorenco Šimić?
Yes — Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lorenco Šimić?
Doppel learns Lorenco Šimić'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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