Who should replace Botond Balogh?
CBParma · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBotond Balogh's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Botond Balogh, the best-fitting centre backs are Mark McKenzie, Marash Kumbulla, Guillermo Maripán. Mark McKenzie (Toulouse) matches the role at 87/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Unai Elgezabal at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Botond Balogh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McKenziesimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €7.3m | 87 | 72 |
| 2 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.8m | 85 | 73 |
| 3 | Guillermo Maripánsimilar↗ | Torino | 32 | €1.9m | 85 | 71 |
| 4 | Étienne Youte Kinkouesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €2.4m | 83 | 71 |
| 5 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 81 | 75 |
| 6 | Ayumu Sekosimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €4.7m | 80 | 71 |
| 7 | Unai Elgezabalsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 33 | €500k | 80 | 72 |
| 8 | Germán Pezzellasimilar↗ | Real Betis | 35 | €500k | 80 | 71 |
| 9 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 80 | 71 |
| 10 | Fernando Calerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 31 | €2.1m | 80 | 70 |
| 11 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 80 | 77 |
| 12 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 79 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Botond Balogh
≈ 100% Botond Balogh · low reliability
≈ 100% Botond Balogh · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Botond Balogh · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Botond Balogh?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mark McKenzie (Toulouse) does the closest job to Botond Balogh, at 87/100 on profile. Marash Kumbulla and Guillermo Maripán follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Botond Balogh?
Yes — Unai Elgezabal (Levante UD) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Botond Balogh?
Doppel learns Botond Balogh's role profile from his 2024/25 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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