Who should replace Marcel Franke?
CBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Franke's profile ↗
Marcel Franke is a centre-back for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Franke, Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Axel Drouhin from Annecy FC also presents a solid option with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Marcel Franke
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Franke
≈ 100% Marcel Franke · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marcel Franke · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marcel Franke · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Franke?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ashley Phillips (Stoke City) does the closest job to Marcel Franke, at 94/100 on profile. Axel Drouhin and Juhani Pikkarainen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marcel Franke?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marcel Franke?
Doppel learns Marcel Franke'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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