Who should replace Christoph Klarer?
CBDarmstadt 98 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristoph Klarer's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Christoph Klarer, the best-fitting centre backs are David Zec, Luca Ranieri, Matteo Darmian. David Zec (Holstein Kiel) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jack Robinson at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Christoph Klarer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Luca Ranierisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €6.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Matteo Darmiansimilar↗ | Inter | 34 | €1.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Jack Robinsonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 30 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 22 | €4.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Miloš Veljkovićsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Tim Sierslebensimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €9.2m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Klarer
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christoph Klarer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Zec (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Christoph Klarer, at 93/100 on profile. Luca Ranieri and Matteo Darmian follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christoph Klarer?
Yes — Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christoph Klarer?
Doppel learns Christoph Klarer's role profile from his 2023/24 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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