Who should replace Ardian Ismajli?
CBTorino · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArdian Ismajli's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ardian Ismajli, the best-fitting centre backs are David Carmo, James Hill, Patrick Mainka. David Carmo (Real Oviedo) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefan Bell at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ardian Ismajli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Carmosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 26 | €4.6m | 88 | 74 |
| 2 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €24m | 87 | 75 |
| 3 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €2.6m | 87 | 73 |
| 4 | Guillermo Maripánsimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 73 |
| 5 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €600k | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 7 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 85 | 74 |
| 8 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €5.8m | 85 | 74 |
| 9 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €2.9m | 85 | 74 |
| 10 | Brendan Chardonnetsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 29 | €4.1m | 84 | 74 |
| 11 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 21 | €41m | 83 | 75 |
| 12 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ardian Ismajli
≈ 100% Ardian Ismajli · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ardian Ismajli · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ardian Ismajli · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ardian Ismajli?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Carmo (Real Oviedo) does the closest job to Ardian Ismajli, at 88/100 on profile. James Hill and Patrick Mainka follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ardian Ismajli?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ardian Ismajli?
Doppel learns Ardian Ismajli'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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