Who should replace James Hill?
CB/RBBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Hill's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace James Hill, the best-fitting centre backs are Stefan Bell, Timo Hübers, Leopold Querfeld. Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefan Bell at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for James Hill
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €600k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United | 31 | €8.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €33m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €23m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €5.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 25 | €16m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Hill
≈ 100% James Hill · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% James Hill · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% James Hill · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for James Hill?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to James Hill, at 94/100 on profile. Timo Hübers and Leopold Querfeld follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace James Hill?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for James Hill?
Doppel learns James Hill'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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