Who should replace Matthijs de Ligt?
CBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthijs de Ligt's profile ↗
Matthijs de Ligt is a centre-back for Manchester United in the Premier League, with 13 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for de Ligt, Leopold Querfeld from 1. FC Union Berlin offers an impressive tactical fit score of 88/100. Other notable options include Marc Guéhi of Manchester City and Jan Paul van Hecke from Tottenham Hotspur, both providing strong alternatives as well.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 89 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthijs de Ligt
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matthijs de Ligt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) does the closest job to Matthijs de Ligt, at 94/100 on profile. Jan Paul van Hecke and Kike Salas follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matthijs de Ligt?
Yes — Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matthijs de Ligt?
Doppel learns Matthijs de Ligt'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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