Who should replace Joffrey Bultel?
CMUS Boulogne Côte-d'Opale · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoffrey Bultel's profile ↗
Joffrey Bultel is a central midfielder for US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale in Ligue 2, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bultel, Julian Niehues from 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Novatus Miroshi from Göztepe both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 81/100. Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid also presents a solid option with a fit score of 79/100.
Best replacements for Joffrey Bultel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Greg Dochertysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €800k | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joffrey Bultel
≈ 100% Joffrey Bultel · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Joffrey Bultel · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Joffrey Bultel · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joffrey Bultel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) does the closest job to Joffrey Bultel, at 93/100 on profile. Stanko Jurić and Greg Docherty follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joffrey Bultel?
Yes — Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joffrey Bultel?
Doppel learns Joffrey Bultel's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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