Who should replace Marc Kempf?
CBHertha BSC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarc Kempf's profile ↗
Marc Kempf is a centre-back for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. The best replacements for Kempf include Matthias Ginter from SC Freiburg, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool FC, with a fit score of 84/100. Players similar to Kempf, such as Leo Østigård and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, also offer strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marc Kempf
≈ 100% Marc Kempf · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marc Kempf · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Marc Kempf · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marc Kempf?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) does the closest job to Marc Kempf, at 94/100 on profile. Matthias Ginter and Leo Østigård follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marc Kempf?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marc Kempf?
Doppel learns Marc Kempf'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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