Who should replace Virgil Ghiță?
CB/RB/LBHannover 96 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVirgil Ghiță's profile ↗
Virgil Ghiță is a centre-back/right-back for Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Ghiță, Matthew Pollock from Watford stands out with a fit score of 81/100, while Max Cleworth and Robin Pröpper both offer a fit score of 80/100. These players are ideal options for those looking for similar tactical capabilities.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Cleworthsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €9.4m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Virgil Ghiță
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Virgil Ghiță?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Max Cleworth (Wrexham) does the closest job to Virgil Ghiță, at 94/100 on profile. Robin Pröpper and Florian Lejeune follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Virgil Ghiță?
Yes — Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Virgil Ghiță?
Doppel learns Virgil Ghiță'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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