Who should replace Nayef Aguerd?
CBOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Nayef Aguerd, the best-fitting centre backs are Lucas Beraldo, Robin Koch, Kim Min-jae. Lucas Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Maximilian Wöber at about €2.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nayef Aguerd
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Beraldo | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €20m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Robin Koch | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Kim Min-jae | FC Bayern München | 28 | €21m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Manuel Akanji | Inter | 30 | €16m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Levi Colwill | Chelsea | 21 | €55m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Dean Huijsen | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Willi Orbán | RB Leipzig | 33 | €5.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Maximilian Wöber | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Jan Paul van Hecke | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Gabriel Magalhães | Arsenal | 26 | €70m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Eric Dier | FC Bayern München | 30 | €3.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Francesco Acerbi | Inter | 35 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nayef Aguerd
≈ 100% Nayef Aguerd · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nayef Aguerd · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Nayef Aguerd · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nayef Aguerd?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain) does the closest job to Nayef Aguerd, at 91/100 on profile. Robin Koch and Kim Min-jae follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nayef Aguerd?
Yes — Maximilian Wöber (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.7m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nayef Aguerd?
Doppel learns Nayef Aguerd'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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