Who should replace Manuel Gulde?
CB/LB/RBSC Freiburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Manuel Gulde, the best-fitting centre backs are Marash Kumbulla, Sepp van den Berg, Konstantinos Mavropanos. Marash Kumbulla (Espanyol) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jack Robinson at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Manuel Gulde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marash Kumbulla | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Sepp van den Berg | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €33m | 93 | 77 |
| 3 | Konstantinos Mavropanos | West Ham United | 28 | €20m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Jarrad Branthwaite | Everton | 21 | €41m | 93 | 77 |
| 5 | Jack Robinson | Sheffield United | 30 | €400k | 93 | 77 |
| 6 | Michael Keane | Everton | 32 | €2.8m | 93 | 78 |
| 7 | Matthijs de Ligt | Manchester United | 25 | €32m | 92 | 77 |
| 8 | Edgar González | Almería | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadou | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Felix Uduokhai | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Yerry Mina | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Nobel Mendy | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | €7.7m | 91 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Gulde
≈ 100% Manuel Gulde · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Manuel Gulde · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Manuel Gulde · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Gulde?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marash Kumbulla (Espanyol) does the closest job to Manuel Gulde, at 94/100 on profile. Sepp van den Berg and Konstantinos Mavropanos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manuel Gulde?
Yes — Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manuel Gulde?
Doppel learns Manuel Gulde'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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