Who should replace Yoann Salmier?
CB/RBLe Havre · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoann Salmier's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Yoann Salmier, the best-fitting centre backs are Nicolás Valentini, Timo Becker, James Tarkowski. Nicolás Valentini (Hellas Verona) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jeffrey Gouweleeuw at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Yoann Salmier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Timo Beckersimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €9.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yoann Salmier
≈ 100% Yoann Salmier · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yoann Salmier · low reliability
≈ 100% Yoann Salmier · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yoann Salmier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolás Valentini (Hellas Verona) does the closest job to Yoann Salmier, at 91/100 on profile. Timo Becker and James Tarkowski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Yoann Salmier?
Yes — Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Yoann Salmier?
Doppel learns Yoann Salmier's role profile from his 2024/25 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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