Who should replace Tomáš Kalas?
CBFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomáš Kalas's profile ↗
Tomáš Kalas is a centre-back for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Kalas, Gabriele Guarino from Empoli offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 89/100, followed by Matthew Pollock of Watford and Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic, both scoring 83/100.
Best replacements for Tomáš Kalas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 94 | 89 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomáš Kalas
≈ 100% Tomáš Kalas · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Tomáš Kalas · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tomáš Kalas · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tomáš Kalas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gabriele Guarino (Empoli) does the closest job to Tomáš Kalas, at 94/100 on profile. Matthew Pollock and Husniddin Aliqulov follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tomáš Kalas?
Yes — Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.1m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tomáš Kalas?
Doppel learns Tomáš Kalas'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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