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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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Best replacements for Marc Kempf

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Virgil van Dijksimilar↗Liverpool FC35€16m9484
2Matthias Gintersimilar↗SC Freiburg32€4.8m9486
3Leo Østigårdsimilar↗Genoa27€14m9485
4Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗Southampton24€22m9385
5Dean Huijsensimilar↗Bournemouth21€66m9285
6Kike Salassimilar↗Sevilla24€15m9284
7Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m9288
8Danny Bakkersimilar↗SC Telstar31€500k9186
9Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen27€37m9182
10Antonio Raíllosimilar↗Mallorca35€1.1m9181
11Harry Darlingsimilar↗Swansea City27€4.4m9186
12Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗KVC Westerlo19€64m9183

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Marc Kempf

1. Virgil van DijkLiverpool FC84/100

≈ 100% Marc Kempf · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90

2. Matthias GinterSC Freiburg86/100

≈ 100% Marc Kempf · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90

3. Leo ØstigårdGenoa85/100

≈ 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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