Who should replace Christoph Kobald?
CB/RBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristoph Kobald's profile ↗
Christoph Kobald is a centre-back/right-back for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 29, with a market value of €1m. For those seeking the best replacement for Kobald, Taha Altıkardeş from Göztepe (fit 82/100) and Matt Doherty from Wolverhampton (fit 80/100) offer strong tactical fits. Other notable options include Gael Alonso of FC Andorra (fit 80/100) and Tinga from Fortaleza (fit 80/100).
Best replacements for Christoph Kobald
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Tingasimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 33 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Lars Rangersimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 27 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Calvin Brackelmannsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Kobald
≈ 100% Christoph Kobald · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Christoph Kobald · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Christoph Kobald · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christoph Kobald?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) does the closest job to Christoph Kobald, at 92/100 on profile. Gael Alonso and Tinga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christoph Kobald?
Yes — Tinga (Fortaleza) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christoph Kobald?
Doppel learns Christoph Kobald'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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