Who should replace Gedeon Kalulu?
RBLorient · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGedeon Kalulu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gedeon Kalulu, the best-fitting right backs are Philipp Treu, Josha Vagnoman, Rick Karsdorp. Philipp Treu (FC St. Pauli) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Djibril Sidibé at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gedeon Kalulu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Treusimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €16m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €10m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Rick Karsdorpsimilar↗ | AS Roma | 28 | €2.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Djibril Sidibésimilar↗ | Toulouse | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 28 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Arkadiusz Pyrkasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 23 | €3.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €5.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Timothy Weahsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €18m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Pol Lirolasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gedeon Kalulu
≈ 100% Gedeon Kalulu · low reliability
≈ 100% Gedeon Kalulu · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gedeon Kalulu · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gedeon Kalulu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Philipp Treu (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Gedeon Kalulu, at 93/100 on profile. Josha Vagnoman and Rick Karsdorp follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gedeon Kalulu?
Yes — Djibril Sidibé (Toulouse) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.1m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gedeon Kalulu?
Doppel learns Gedeon Kalulu's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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