Who should replace Dominique Heintz?
CB/LB1. FC Köln · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDominique Heintz's profile ↗
Dominique Heintz is a centre-back/left-back for 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, with 28 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Heintz include Andrea Carboni from Monza, Joedrick Pupe from FCV Dender, and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw from FC Augsburg, all demonstrating a tactical fit score of 84/100. These options provide similar capabilities for teams seeking a reliable defensive presence.
Best replacements for Dominique Heintz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Kai Wagnersimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Ludwig Augustinssonsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 32 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dominique Heintz
≈ 100% Dominique Heintz · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Dominique Heintz · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Dominique Heintz · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dominique Heintz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Andrea Carboni (Monza) does the closest job to Dominique Heintz, at 94/100 on profile. Joedrick Pupe and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dominique Heintz?
Yes — Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dominique Heintz?
Doppel learns Dominique Heintz's role profile from his 2024/25 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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