Who should replace Edmond Tapsoba?
CB/LB/RBBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdmond Tapsoba's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Edmond Tapsoba, the best-fitting centre backs are Fabian Schär, Virgil van Dijk, Lewis Dunk. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Lewis Dunk at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Edmond Tapsoba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 32 | €3.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €16m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 25 | €47m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €48m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Éder Militãosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €21m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Nathan Akésimilar↗ | Manchester City | 28 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Lisandro Martínezsimilar↗ | Manchester United | 26 | €42m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €66m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edmond Tapsoba
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Edmond Tapsoba · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edmond Tapsoba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Edmond Tapsoba, at 91/100 on profile. Virgil van Dijk and Lewis Dunk follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edmond Tapsoba?
Yes — Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €3.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Edmond Tapsoba?
Doppel learns Edmond Tapsoba'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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