Who should replace Jan Elvedi?
CB/RBSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Elvedi's profile ↗
Jan Elvedi is a centre-back/right-back for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1716 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Elvedi, Matthew Pollock from Watford offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Patric Pfeiffer and Kevin Ehlers both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Jan Elvedi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Elvedi
≈ 100% Jan Elvedi · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jan Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Jan Elvedi · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Elvedi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Patric Pfeiffer (Darmstadt 98) does the closest job to Jan Elvedi, at 92/100 on profile. Matthew Pollock and Kevin Ehlers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jan Elvedi?
Yes — Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jan Elvedi?
Doppel learns Jan Elvedi'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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