Who should replace Clemens Riedel?
CB/RBEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Clemens Riedel, the best-fitting centre backs are Alessandro Circati, Abdel Abqar, David Carmo. Alessandro Circati (Parma) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Marko Ivezić at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Clemens Riedel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessandro Circati | Parma | 22 | €13m | 92 | 72 |
| 2 | Abdel Abqar | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.3m | 90 | 72 |
| 3 | David Carmo | Real Oviedo | 26 | €4.6m | 90 | 73 |
| 4 | Marko Ivezić | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €1.6m | 89 | 72 |
| 5 | Matias Moreno | Levante UD | 22 | €5.8m | 87 | 74 |
| 6 | Wout Faes | Leicester City | 26 | €11m | 87 | 72 |
| 7 | Jaka Bijol | Udinese | 25 | €19m | 87 | 73 |
| 8 | Robin Koch | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 86 | 73 |
| 9 | Jack Robinson | Sheffield United | 30 | €400k | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Felix Uduokhai | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Marash Kumbulla | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 86 | 73 |
| 12 | James Hill | Bournemouth | 23 | €24m | 85 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Clemens Riedel
≈ 100% Clemens Riedel · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Clemens Riedel · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Clemens Riedel · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Clemens Riedel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alessandro Circati (Parma) does the closest job to Clemens Riedel, at 92/100 on profile. Abdel Abqar and David Carmo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Clemens Riedel?
Yes — Marko Ivezić (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Clemens Riedel?
Doppel learns Clemens Riedel'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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