Who should replace Benno Schmitz?
RB1. FC Köln · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitBenno Schmitz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Benno Schmitz, the best-fitting right backs are Omar Haktab Traore, Hamari Traoré, Timothy Castagne. Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mikkel Desler at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Benno Schmitz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €1.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Hamari Traorésimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 31 | €1.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Timothy Castagnesimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €7.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Philipp Treusimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €16m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Mikkel Deslersimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €5.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Carlos Augustosimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €22m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Álex Jiménezsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 20 | €20m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Koffi Kouaosimilar↗ | Metz | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Lille | 33 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Pol Lirolasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €1.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Benno Schmitz
≈ 100% Benno Schmitz · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Benno Schmitz · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Benno Schmitz · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Benno Schmitz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Benno Schmitz, at 93/100 on profile. Hamari Traoré and Timothy Castagne follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Benno Schmitz?
Yes — Mikkel Desler (Toulouse) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.1m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Benno Schmitz?
Doppel learns Benno Schmitz's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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