Who should replace Sven Botman?
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSven Botman's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Sven Botman, the best-fitting centre backs are Daniel Ballard, Willy Boly, Leopold Querfeld. Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Willy Boly at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sven Botman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Ballardsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 27 | €22m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 19 | €64m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €8.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sven Botman
≈ 100% Sven Botman · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sven Botman · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sven Botman · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sven Botman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) does the closest job to Sven Botman, at 93/100 on profile. Willy Boly and Leopold Querfeld follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sven Botman?
Yes — Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sven Botman?
Doppel learns Sven Botman'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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