Who should replace Juan Jesus?
CBSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Jesus's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Juan Jesus, the best-fitting centre backs are Yarek Gasiorowski, Kim Min-jae, Robin Koch. Yarek Gasiorowski (Valencia) matches the role at 82/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Timo Hübers at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Juan Jesus
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | Valencia | 19 | €17m | 82 | 76 |
| 2 | Kim Min-jaesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €21m | 82 | 73 |
| 3 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 82 | 72 |
| 4 | Brendan Chardonnetsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 29 | €4.1m | 82 | 73 |
| 5 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 81 | 77 |
| 6 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 81 | 77 |
| 7 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 81 | 72 |
| 8 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €24m | 80 | 71 |
| 9 | Manuel Akanjisimilar↗ | Inter | 30 | €16m | 80 | 72 |
| 10 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 80 | 76 |
| 11 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €1.1m | 80 | 74 |
| 12 | Pedro Bigassimilar↗ | Elche | 35 | €300k | 80 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Jesus
≈ 100% Juan Jesus · strong: Tackles + interceptions, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Juan Jesus · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Juan Jesus · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Jesus?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yarek Gasiorowski (Valencia) does the closest job to Juan Jesus, at 82/100 on profile. Kim Min-jae and Robin Koch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Juan Jesus?
Yes — Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Juan Jesus?
Doppel learns Juan Jesus'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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