Who should replace Caleb Okoli?
CBLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaleb Okoli's profile ↗
Caleb Okoli is a centre-back for Leicester City in the Championship. For those seeking the best replacement for Okoli, Kacper Potulski from 1. FSV Mainz 05 stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Dan Burn of Newcastle United and Japhet Tanganga from Sheffield United both offer strong alternatives with fit scores of 82/100. These players provide a tactical fit that aligns well with Okoli's role on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caleb Okoli
≈ 100% Caleb Okoli · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Caleb Okoli · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Caleb Okoli · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Caleb Okoli?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dan Burn (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Caleb Okoli, at 95/100 on profile. Andreas Hanche Olsen and Japhet Tanganga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Caleb Okoli?
Yes — Nikola Katić (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Caleb Okoli?
Doppel learns Caleb Okoli'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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