Who should replace Christoph Klarer?
CBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristoph Klarer's profile ↗
Christoph Klarer is a centre-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Klarer, Dan Zagadou from VfB Stuttgart, with a fit score of 85/100, and Willi Orbán from RB Leipzig, with a fit score of 82/100, are strong options to consider. These players can effectively fill the same role, offering a tactical fit for teams looking to replace Klarer.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €33m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 29 | €3.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Klarer
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christoph Klarer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Christoph Klarer, at 93/100 on profile. Ethan Pinnock and Dan Zagadou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christoph Klarer?
Yes — Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.9m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christoph Klarer?
Doppel learns Christoph Klarer'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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