Who should replace Tim Handwerker?
LBArminia Bielefeld · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim Handwerker's profile ↗
Tim Handwerker is a left-back for Arminia Bielefeld in the 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances, 4 goals, and 7 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Handwerker include Ryan Manning from Southampton, who has a fit score of 90/100, and Jeff Hardeveld from SC Telstar, also with a fit score of 90/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role.
Best replacements for Tim Handwerker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 96 | 90 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 96 | 90 |
| 3 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim Handwerker
≈ 100% Tim Handwerker · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Tim Handwerker · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tim Handwerker · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tim Handwerker?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Manning (Southampton) does the closest job to Tim Handwerker, at 96/100 on profile. Jeff Hardeveld and Souffian El Karouani follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tim Handwerker?
Yes — Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 90/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tim Handwerker?
Doppel learns Tim Handwerker's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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