Who should replace John Tolkin?
LB/LMHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Tolkin's profile ↗
John Tolkin is a left-back/left midfielder for Holstein Kiel in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Tolkin, Tobias Mohr from Standard Liège offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Giuseppe Pezzella of Empoli follows closely with a fit score of 83/100.
Best replacements for John Tolkin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Filip Kostićsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 34 | €1.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Guilherme Haubert Sityásimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 36 | €200k | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Tolkin
≈ 100% John Tolkin · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% John Tolkin · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% John Tolkin · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for John Tolkin?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giuseppe Pezzella (Empoli) does the closest job to John Tolkin, at 94/100 on profile. Tobias Mohr and Filip Kostić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace John Tolkin?
Yes — Guilherme Haubert Sityá (Konyaspor) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for John Tolkin?
Doppel learns John Tolkin's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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