Who should replace Nnamdi Collins?
CB/RBEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNnamdi Collins's profile ↗
Nnamdi Collins is a centre-back/right-back for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, with 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Collins, Arnau Martínez from Valencia offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Emre Can from Borussia Dortmund also presents a strong option with a fit score of 81/100. Players similar to Collins include Igor Formiga and Lucas Martínez Quarta, both providing solid alternatives in defensive roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Igor Formigasimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Aaron Wan-Bissakasimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €14m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Álex Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 21 | €20m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 24 | €3.3m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Carlens Arcussimilar↗ | Angers | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Jeremy Ngakiasimilar↗ | Watford | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nnamdi Collins
≈ 100% Nnamdi Collins · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nnamdi Collins · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nnamdi Collins · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nnamdi Collins?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Igor Formiga (Mirassol) does the closest job to Nnamdi Collins, at 90/100 on profile. Emre Can and Arnau Martínez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nnamdi Collins?
Yes — Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nnamdi Collins?
Doppel learns Nnamdi Collins'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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