Who should replace Daniel Heber?
CB/LB1. FC Magdeburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Heber's profile ↗
Daniel Heber is a centre-back/left-back for 1. FC Magdeburg in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Heber, André Ramalho from PSV Eindhoven offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Robin Pröpper of FC Twente closely follows with a fit score of 80/100. Other notable options include Brandon Mechele and Márton Dárdai, both fitting well into the same role.
Best replacements for Daniel Heber
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Heber
≈ 100% Daniel Heber · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Daniel Heber · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Daniel Heber · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Heber?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge KV) does the closest job to Daniel Heber, at 91/100 on profile. Robin Pröpper and André Ramalho follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Daniel Heber?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Daniel Heber?
Doppel learns Daniel Heber'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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