Who should replace Luke Woolfenden?
CBIpswich Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Luke Woolfenden, the best-fitting centre backs are Botond Balogh, Domingos Duarte, Sergio González. Botond Balogh (Parma) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Matija Nastasić at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Luke Woolfenden
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botond Balogh | Parma | 22 | €2.3m | 89 | 71 |
| 2 | Domingos Duarte | Getafe | 30 | €900k | 88 | 69 |
| 3 | Sergio González | Leganés | 32 | €700k | 85 | 70 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Ndiaye | Stade Brestois | 22 | €5.8m | 83 | 70 |
| 5 | Wout Faes | Leicester City | 26 | €11m | 83 | 71 |
| 6 | Mark McKenzie | Toulouse | 25 | €7.3m | 83 | 70 |
| 7 | Matija Nastasić | Mallorca | 30 | €600k | 82 | 71 |
| 8 | Kurt Zouma | West Ham United | 29 | €3.2m | 82 | 69 |
| 9 | Étienne Youte Kinkoue | Le Havre | 22 | €2.4m | 82 | 72 |
| 10 | Marash Kumbulla | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 81 | 72 |
| 11 | Jakov Medić | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €1.4m | 81 | 72 |
| 12 | Juan Rodríguez | Cagliari | 20 | €9.4m | 81 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Woolfenden
≈ 100% Luke Woolfenden · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luke Woolfenden · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luke Woolfenden · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke Woolfenden?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Botond Balogh (Parma) does the closest job to Luke Woolfenden, at 89/100 on profile. Domingos Duarte and Sergio González follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luke Woolfenden?
Yes — Matija Nastasić (Mallorca) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 71/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luke Woolfenden?
Doppel learns Luke Woolfenden's role profile from his 2024/25 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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