Who should replace Nikola Milenković?
CBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Milenković's profile ↗
Nikola Milenković is a centre-back for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Milenković, Casper Widell from Excelsior offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Tyler Bindon and Ruairi McConville from Sheffield United and Norwich City, respectively, both have fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Kiilerichsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €900k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Tyler Bindonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €3.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Milenković
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Milenković?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) does the closest job to Nikola Milenković, at 93/100 on profile. Tyler Bindon and Ruairi McConville follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikola Milenković?
Yes — Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nikola Milenković?
Doppel learns Nikola Milenković'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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