Who should replace Calvin Brackelmann?
CB/LBSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCalvin Brackelmann's profile ↗
Calvin Brackelmann is a centre-back/left-back for SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Brackelmann, Emin Bayram from KVC Westerlo and Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 88/100. Other notable options include Fabian Schär of Newcastle United with a fit score of 84/100 and Danny Bakker from SC Telstar at 87/100.
Best replacements for Calvin Brackelmann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Calvin Brackelmann
≈ 100% Calvin Brackelmann · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Calvin Brackelmann · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Calvin Brackelmann · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Calvin Brackelmann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Calvin Brackelmann, at 95/100 on profile. Emin Bayram and Ross Sykes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Calvin Brackelmann?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Calvin Brackelmann?
Doppel learns Calvin Brackelmann'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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