Who should replace Nico Elvedi?
CBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico Elvedi's profile ↗
Nico Elvedi is a centre-back for Borussia M'gladbach in the Bundesliga, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Elvedi, Albian Hajdari from TSG Hoffenheim offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100. Other notable options include James Hill from Bournemouth and Antonio Raíllo from Mallorca, both with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nico Elvedi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /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 91/100 on profile. Antonio Raíllo and Japhet Tanganga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nico Elvedi?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 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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