Who should replace Ben Mee?
CBBrentford · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Ben Mee, the best-fitting centre backs are Takehiro Tomiyasu, Strahinja Pavlović, Philipp Sander. Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Philipp Sander at about €4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ben Mee
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takehiro Tomiyasu | Arsenal | 25 | €5.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Strahinja Pavlović | AC Milan | 24 | €38m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Philipp Sander | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabak | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Ismaelo Ganiou | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Nordi Mukiele | Sunderland | 28 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Éder Militão | Real Madrid | 27 | €21m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Keven Schlotterbeck | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €5.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakis | VfL Wolfsburg | 22 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Kervin Arriaga | Levante UD | 27 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Samuel Gigot | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Joško Gvardiol | Manchester City | 22 | €64m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Mee
≈ 100% Ben Mee · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ben Mee · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ben Mee · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ben Mee?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal) does the closest job to Ben Mee, at 94/100 on profile. Strahinja Pavlović and Philipp Sander follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ben Mee?
Yes — Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €4.2m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ben Mee?
Doppel learns Ben Mee'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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