Who should replace Marcel Halstenberg?
CB/LBHannover 96 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Halstenberg's profile ↗
Marcel Halstenberg is a centre-back/left-back for Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 28 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Halstenberg, Emin Bayram from KVC Westerlo offers a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Juninho Capixaba from Red Bull Bragantino follows closely with a score of 84/100. Both players demonstrate strong capabilities in similar roles, making them viable alternatives.
Best replacements for Marcel Halstenberg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Ludwig Augustinssonsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 32 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Halstenberg
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Halstenberg?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) does the closest job to Marcel Halstenberg, at 94/100 on profile. Callum Doyle and Juninho Capixaba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marcel Halstenberg?
Yes — Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marcel Halstenberg?
Doppel learns Marcel Halstenberg'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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