Who should replace Jannik Vestergaard?
CBLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJannik Vestergaard's profile ↗
Jannik Vestergaard is a centre-back for Leicester City in the Championship, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals. For those seeking the best replacement for Vestergaard, Caleb Taylor from Millwall stands out with a fit score of 88/100, while both Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United and Dan Zagadou from VfB Stuttgart offer strong tactical fits at 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 9 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jannik Vestergaard
≈ 100% Jannik Vestergaard · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jannik Vestergaard · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jannik Vestergaard · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jannik Vestergaard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Jannik Vestergaard, at 95/100 on profile. Dan Zagadou and Willi Orbán follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jannik Vestergaard?
Yes — Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jannik Vestergaard?
Doppel learns Jannik Vestergaard'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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