Who should replace Craig Dawson?
CBWolverhampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCraig Dawson's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Craig Dawson, the best-fitting centre backs are Nayef Aguerd, David García, Jaka Bijol. Nayef Aguerd (West Ham United) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: John Brooks at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Craig Dawson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nayef Aguerdsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 30 | €16m | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | David Garcíasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €4.4m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Jaka Bijolsimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €19m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Cameron Burgesssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Edoardo Goldanigasimilar↗ | Como | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Craig Dawson
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Craig Dawson · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Craig Dawson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nayef Aguerd (West Ham United) does the closest job to Craig Dawson, at 91/100 on profile. David García and Jaka Bijol follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Craig Dawson?
Yes — John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 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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