Who should replace Jan Bednarek?
CBSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Bednarek's profile ↗
Jan Bednarek is a centre-back for Southampton in the Championship, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bednarek, Leo Østigård from Genoa, with a fit score of 84/100, stands out as an excellent tactical alternative. Additionally, Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool, with a fit score of 83/100, also presents a strong option for similar defensive responsibilities.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Denis Vavrosimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 30 | €4.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Bruno Martins Indisimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 30 | €11m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Kim Min-jaesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €21m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Bednarek
≈ 100% Jan Bednarek · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jan Bednarek · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jan Bednarek · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Bednarek?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) does the closest job to Jan Bednarek, at 93/100 on profile. Denis Vavro and Leo Østigård follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jan Bednarek?
Yes — Bruno Martins Indi (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jan Bednarek?
Doppel learns Jan Bednarek'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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