Who should replace Hrvoje Smolčić?
CB/LBKocaelispor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHrvoje Smolčić's profile ↗
Hrvoje Smolčić is a centre-back/left-back for Kocaelispor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Smolčić, Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Ümit Akdağ of Alanyaspor closely follows with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Otáviosimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €9.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hrvoje Smolčić
≈ 100% Hrvoje Smolčić · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Hrvoje Smolčić · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Hrvoje Smolčić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hrvoje Smolčić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) does the closest job to Hrvoje Smolčić, at 95/100 on profile. Gael Alonso and Ümit Akdağ follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hrvoje Smolčić?
Yes — Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hrvoje Smolčić?
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