Who should replace Carl Johansson?
CBHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarl Johansson's profile ↗
Carl Johansson is a centre-back for Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 11 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Johansson include Mark McGuinness from Sheffield United with a fit score of 83/100, and Nathaniel Phillips from West Bromwich Albion, who has a fit score of 80/100. These players provide a strong tactical fit for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carl Johansson
≈ 100% Carl Johansson · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Carl Johansson · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Carl Johansson · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carl Johansson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) does the closest job to Carl Johansson, at 91/100 on profile. Nathaniel Phillips and Matias Antonini follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carl Johansson?
Yes — Mattia Bani (Palermo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.3m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carl Johansson?
Doppel learns Carl Johansson'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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