Who should replace Raphaël Varane?
CBManchester United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaphaël Varane's profile ↗
Raphaël Varane is a centre-back for Manchester United in the Premier League, with 22 appearances and 1 goal this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Varane, Nick Viergever from PEC Zwolle offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Danilho Doekhi of Lazio closely follows with a fit score of 83/100. Both players provide strong alternatives for teams looking for similar defensive capabilities.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raphaël Varane
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raphaël Varane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham United) does the closest job to Raphaël Varane, at 92/100 on profile. Ethan Pinnock and Danilho Doekhi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Raphaël Varane?
Yes — Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Raphaël Varane?
Doppel learns Raphaël Varane'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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