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. The best replacements for Ghiță include Matthew Pollock from Watford, with a fit score of 81/100, and Max Cleworth from Wrexham, both offering similar tactical roles. Players seeking alternatives to Ghiță might also consider Robin Pröpper from FC Twente or Florian Lejeune from Rayo Vallecano, both with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Virgil Ghiță
| # | 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↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 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↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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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