Who should replace Waldemar Anton?
CB/RBBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWaldemar Anton's profile ↗
Waldemar Anton is a centre-back/right-back for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with 32 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Anton, Ismaelo Ganiou from RC Lens and Ozan Kabak from TSG Hoffenheim both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 84/100. Players similar to Anton, such as Matt Doherty and Jimmy Dunne, also present viable alternatives with solid performances in their respective leagues.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Lille | 35 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Waldemar Anton
≈ 100% Waldemar Anton · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Waldemar Anton · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Waldemar Anton · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Waldemar Anton?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ismaelo Ganiou (RC Lens) does the closest job to Waldemar Anton, at 93/100 on profile. Matt Doherty and Ozan Kabak follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Waldemar Anton?
Yes — Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Waldemar Anton?
Doppel learns Waldemar Anton'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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