Who should replace Ivan Nekić?
CB/RBHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Nekić's profile ↗
Ivan Nekić is a centre-back/right-back for Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 26, with a market value of €1m. Players who can replace Nekić include Ozan Kabak from TSG Hoffenheim, with a fit score of 83/100, and Emmanuel Kakou of Cercle Brugge, who has a fit score of 82/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role.
Best replacements for Ivan Nekić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Cuencasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Brentford | 37 | €800k* | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €47m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Nekić
≈ 100% Ivan Nekić · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ivan Nekić · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ivan Nekić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Nekić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jorge Cuenca (Villarreal) does the closest job to Ivan Nekić, at 94/100 on profile. Emmanuel Kakou and Ozan Kabak follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ivan Nekić?
Yes — Wagane Faye (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ivan Nekić?
Doppel learns Ivan Nekić'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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