Who should replace Craig Dawson?
CBWolverhampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCraig Dawson's profile ↗
Craig Dawson is a centre-back for Wolverhampton in the Premier League, with 15 appearances and 987 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Dawson, Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Yuto Tsunashima of Royal Antwerp FC and Ze Vitor from CD Nacional also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100 and 82/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Craig Dawson
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · low reliability
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Craig Dawson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yuto Tsunashima (Royal Antwerp FC) does the closest job to Craig Dawson, at 91/100 on profile. Timo Hübers and Ze Vitor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Craig Dawson?
Yes — Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Craig Dawson?
Doppel learns Craig Dawson'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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