Who should replace Jonny Evans?
CBManchester United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonny Evans's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jonny Evans, the best-fitting centre backs are David Affengruber, Mariano Troilo, Max Kilman. David Affengruber (Elche) matches the role at 86/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Hans Hateboer at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jonny Evans
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 86 | 75 |
| 2 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 22 | €9.1m | 86 | 75 |
| 3 | Max Kilmansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 26 | €13m | 86 | 74 |
| 4 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 19 | €10m | 85 | 74 |
| 5 | Cédric Kiprésimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 28 | €1.8m | 85 | 73 |
| 6 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 83 | 73 |
| 7 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €5.8m | 83 | 73 |
| 8 | Hans Hateboersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 30 | €1.7m | 83 | 73 |
| 9 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 32 | €1.0m | 82 | 75 |
| 10 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €21m | 82 | 74 |
| 11 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 20 | €37m | 81 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonny Evans
≈ 100% Jonny Evans · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jonny Evans · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jonny Evans · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonny Evans?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Affengruber (Elche) does the closest job to Jonny Evans, at 86/100 on profile. Mariano Troilo and Max Kilman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jonny Evans?
Yes — Hans Hateboer (Stade Rennais) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.7m, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jonny Evans?
Doppel learns Jonny Evans's role profile from his 2023/24 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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