Who should replace Sohaib Nair?
CBGuingamp · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSohaib Nair's profile ↗
Sohaib Nair is a centre-back for Guingamp in Ligue 2, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Nair could be Harry Darling from Swansea City, who has a fit score of 88/100, or Lewis Dunk from Brighton & Hove Albion, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players offer a similar tactical profile, making them strong candidates for those seeking players similar to Nair.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Abdülkerim Bardakcısimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €7.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Otáviosimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €9.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sohaib Nair
≈ 100% Sohaib Nair · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sohaib Nair · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sohaib Nair · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sohaib Nair?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Harry Darling (Swansea City) does the closest job to Sohaib Nair, at 95/100 on profile. Luka Vušković and Alejandro Catena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sohaib Nair?
Yes — Chancel Mbemba (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.8m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sohaib Nair?
Doppel learns Sohaib Nair'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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