Who should replace Nico Elvedi?
CBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Elvedi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nico Elvedi, the best-fitting centre backs are James Hill, Antonio Raíllo, Robin Koch. James Hill (Bournemouth) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Craig Dawson at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nico Elvedi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €24m | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 30 | €11m | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Brendan Chardonnetsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €4.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 6 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 75 |
| 7 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico Elvedi
≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nico Elvedi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Hill (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Nico Elvedi, at 89/100 on profile. Antonio Raíllo and Robin Koch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nico Elvedi?
Yes — Craig Dawson (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nico Elvedi?
Doppel learns Nico Elvedi'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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