Who should replace Patrick Mainka?
CB1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Mainka's profile ↗
Patrick Mainka is a centre-back for 1. FC Heidenheim in the Bundesliga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Mainka include Leopold Querfeld from 1. FC Union Berlin, with a fit score of 89/100, and Kacper Potulski from 1. FSV Mainz 05, who has a fit score of 86/100. Both offer strong tactical fits for a similar role in defence.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Mainka
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Mainka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sven Botman (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Patrick Mainka, at 96/100 on profile. Leopold Querfeld and Kacper Potulski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrick Mainka?
Yes — Caleb Taylor (Millwall) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €4.6m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrick Mainka?
Doppel learns Patrick Mainka'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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