Who should replace Daniele Ghilardi?
CBAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniele Ghilardi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Daniele Ghilardi, the best-fitting centre backs are Unai Núñez, David Affengruber, Joël Veltman. Unai Núñez (Celta Vigo) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Daniele Ghilardi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Joël Veltmansimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €1.5m | 87 | 76 |
| 4 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €3.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 25 | €16m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Joseph Okumusimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €2.8m | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Tim Sierslebensimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.9m | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 19 | €19m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniele Ghilardi
≈ 100% Daniele Ghilardi · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Daniele Ghilardi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Daniele Ghilardi · strong: Accurate crosses, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniele Ghilardi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Unai Núñez (Celta Vigo) does the closest job to Daniele Ghilardi, at 89/100 on profile. David Affengruber and Joël Veltman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Daniele Ghilardi?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Daniele Ghilardi?
Doppel learns Daniele Ghilardi'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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