Who should replace Marcel Beifus?
CBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Beifus's profile ↗
Marcel Beifus is a centre-back for Karlsruher SC in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 14 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Beifus, Harry Darling from Swansea City, with a fit score of 85/100, stands out as an excellent tactical alternative. Other notable options include Luka Vušković and Ko Itakura, who also provide strong defensive capabilities.
Best replacements for Marcel Beifus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €8.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €23m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Beifus
≈ 100% Marcel Beifus · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marcel Beifus · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Marcel Beifus · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcel Beifus?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to Marcel Beifus, at 89/100 on profile. Ko Itakura and Harry Darling follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marcel Beifus?
Yes — Michael Keane (Everton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.8m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marcel Beifus?
Doppel learns Marcel Beifus'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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