Who should replace Patric Pfeiffer?
CB/RBDarmstadt 98 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatric Pfeiffer's profile ↗
Patric Pfeiffer is a centre-back/right-back for Darmstadt 98 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Pfeiffer, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw from FC Augsburg offers a fit score of 85/100, while Matthew Pollock of Watford has a fit score of 83/100. Both players would serve as effective alternatives for those looking for players similar to Pfeiffer.
Best replacements for Patric Pfeiffer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patric Pfeiffer
≈ 100% Patric Pfeiffer · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Patric Pfeiffer · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Patric Pfeiffer · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patric Pfeiffer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) does the closest job to Patric Pfeiffer, at 95/100 on profile. Marc Kempf and Nathan Collins follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patric Pfeiffer?
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 Patric Pfeiffer?
Doppel learns Patric Pfeiffer'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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