Who should replace Hrvoje Smolčić?
CB/LBKocaelispor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHrvoje Smolčić's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Hrvoje Smolčić, the best-fitting centre backs are Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Matheus Araújo, Ümit Akdağ. Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Isak Vadebu at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Hrvoje Smolčić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Isak Vadebusimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hrvoje Smolčić
≈ 100% Hrvoje Smolčić · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Hrvoje Smolčić · strong: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Hrvoje Smolčić · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
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 94/100 on profile. Matheus Araújo and Ümit Akdağ follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hrvoje Smolčić?
Yes — Isak Vadebu (Tromsø IL) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hrvoje Smolčić?
Doppel learns Hrvoje Smolčić'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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