Who should replace Thomas Kristensen?
CB/RB/LBUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Kristensen's profile ↗
Thomas Kristensen is a centre-back/right-back for Udinese in Serie A, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Kristensen include Michael Keane from Everton, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Matisse Didden from FC Utrecht, with a fit score of 78/100. Players similar to Kristensen, such as Joel Felix and Rufai Mohammed, also demonstrate strong tactical fits, making them viable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Joel Felixsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Rufai Mohammedsimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 20 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Sohaib Nairsimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Marco Varniersimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 32 | €3.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Kristensen
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Kristensen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matisse Didden (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Thomas Kristensen, at 93/100 on profile. Joel Felix and Michael Keane follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thomas Kristensen?
Yes — Rufai Mohammed (IF Elfsborg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thomas Kristensen?
Doppel learns Thomas Kristensen'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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