Who should replace Patrick Nkoa?
CBEintracht Braunschweig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Nkoa's profile ↗
Patrick Nkoa is a centre-back for Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2. Bundesliga, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Nkoa, Kacper Potulski from 1. FSV Mainz 05 offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Patrick Mainka from 1. FC Heidenheim has a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Nkoa include Héliton from Göztepe and Axel Drouhin from Annecy FC, both with fit scores of 82/100 and 80/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Patrick Nkoa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 87 |
| 9 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Nkoa
≈ 100% Patrick Nkoa · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrick Nkoa · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Patrick Nkoa · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Nkoa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Patrick Nkoa, at 94/100 on profile. Patrick Mainka and Héliton follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrick Nkoa?
Yes — Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrick Nkoa?
Doppel learns Patrick Nkoa'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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