Who should replace Luke Woolfenden?
CBCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke Woolfenden's profile ↗
Luke Woolfenden is a centre-back for Coventry City in the Championship, having made 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Woolfenden, Casper Widell from Excelsior stands out with a fit score of 86/100, followed closely by Matthew Pollock of Watford with a fit score of 82/100. Both players offer a tactical fit that aligns well with Woolfenden's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Max Cleworthsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €9.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Joris Kramersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Woolfenden
≈ 100% Luke Woolfenden · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luke Woolfenden · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luke Woolfenden · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke Woolfenden?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Casper Widell (Excelsior) does the closest job to Luke Woolfenden, at 92/100 on profile. Japhet Tanganga and Marc Kempf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luke Woolfenden?
Yes — Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luke Woolfenden?
Doppel learns Luke Woolfenden'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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