Who should replace James Hill?
CB/RBBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Hill's profile ↗
James Hill is a centre-back/right-back for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, aged 24. For those searching for the best replacement for Hill, Leopold Querfeld from 1. FC Union Berlin stands out with a fit score of 87/100, while Stefan Bell of 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Timo Hübers from 1. FC Köln also provide solid options, with fit scores of 81/100 and 82/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €8.6m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 12 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /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 95/100 on profile. Harry Maguire 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 81/100 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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