Who should replace Simon Kjær?
CBAC Milan · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Kjær's profile ↗
Simon Kjær is a centre-back for AC Milan in Serie A, with 20 appearances and 1 assist in the current season. For those searching for the best replacement for Kjær, Albian Hajdari from TSG Hoffenheim stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Gernot Trauner and Brendan Chardonnet both offer solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gernot Traunersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 34 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Brendan Chardonnetsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €4.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Kjær
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Kjær?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gernot Trauner (Feyenoord) does the closest job to Simon Kjær, at 93/100 on profile. Albian Hajdari and Brendan Chardonnet follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simon Kjær?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Simon Kjær?
Doppel learns Simon Kjær's role profile from his 2023/24 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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