Who should replace Charlie Cresswell?
CBStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharlie Cresswell's profile ↗
Charlie Cresswell is a centre-back for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Cresswell, Jake Cooper from Millwall stands out with a fit score of 88/100, while Leo Østigård of Genoa and Mike Van der Hoorn from FC Utrecht both offer strong tactical fits at 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charlie Cresswell
≈ 100% Charlie Cresswell · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Charlie Cresswell · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Charlie Cresswell · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charlie Cresswell?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leo Østigård (Genoa) does the closest job to Charlie Cresswell, at 96/100 on profile. Mike Van der Hoorn and Jake Cooper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Charlie Cresswell?
Yes — Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Charlie Cresswell?
Doppel learns Charlie Cresswell'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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