Who should replace Eric Vandenabeele?
CBRodez AF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Vandenabeele's profile ↗
Eric Vandenabeele is a centre-back for Rodez AF in Ligue 2, with 23 appearances in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Vandenabeele include Axel Drouhin from Annecy FC, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Lucas Veríssimo of Santos, with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Vandenabeele, such as Paolo Rozzio and Clément Vidal, also offer tactical compatibility, making them viable options for his role.
Best replacements for Eric Vandenabeele
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Veríssimosimilar↗ | Santos | 31 | €4.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Paolo Rozziosimilar↗ | Reggiana | 34 | €100k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Clément Vidalsimilar↗ | Ajaccio | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Atanas Chernevsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Anes Cardaklijasimilar↗ | GAIS | 21 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Vandenabeele
≈ 100% Eric Vandenabeele · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eric Vandenabeele · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Eric Vandenabeele · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Vandenabeele?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Veríssimo (Santos) does the closest job to Eric Vandenabeele, at 94/100 on profile. Paolo Rozzio and Axel Drouhin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Vandenabeele?
Yes — Paolo Rozzio (Reggiana) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eric Vandenabeele?
Doppel learns Eric Vandenabeele's role profile from his 2024/25 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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